The essential feature of separation anxiety disorder (SAD) is marked anxiety about separation from major attachment figures, home, or familiar surroundings, which:
a. is repeated every time the child is in similar circumstances
b. lasts at least 2 weeks and is repeated several times a year
c. is beyond that expected for the child's developmental level
d. cannot be resolved with the usual distraction or ignoring
C
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A Incorrect: This is not an essential feature of SAD.
B Incorrect: This is not an essential feature of SAD. The individual must have symptoms for at least 4 weeks and an age of onset before 18 years.
C Correct: The essential feature of SAD is marked anxiety about separation from major attachment figures, home, or familiar surroundings, which is beyond that expected for the child's developmental level. The worry is persistent and excessive and is associated with significant distress or impairment. Typically, the child fears separation or loss will occur as a result of a catastrophic event such as death, kidnapping, or serious accident.
D Incorrect: This is not an essential feature of SAD.
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