Which of the following is true about separation anxiety?
A. It is a fear mainly expressed by children and adolescents under age 18
B. It is a fear limited to children under age 8.
C. A duration of 6 months is required to minimize overdiagnosis of transient fears
D. A and C
ANS: D
While separation anxiety has historically (through DSM-IV) been classified in the section "Disorders Usually First Diagnosed in Infancy, Childhood, or Adolescence," it is now classified as an anxiety disorder, recognizing the expression of anxiety symptoms in adulthood. Previously, the diagnostic criteria included onset before age 18; however, a substantial number of adults report onset of separation anxiety after age 18. For example, attachment figures may include the children of adults with separation anxiety disorder, and avoidance behaviors may occur in the workplace as well as at school. A duration of 6 months is required to minimize overdiagnosis of transient fears (e.g., when a new parent returns to work and places an infant in the care of another).
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