For children older than 4 years, separation anxiety should last for no longer than:
a. A few days
b. A few weeks
c. A few months
d. 1 year
B
If separation anxiety (a child's fear of being apart from his parents) lasts longer than a few weeks, it is likely that there is a problem, and treatment should be sought. High levels of anxiety in children sometimes result in obsessive-compulsive behaviors.
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A) "RA affects those of German descent most often." B) "RA is most prevalent in Caucasian females." C) "RA is most prevalent in men under the age of 20 years." D) "RA affects all races at the same rate."
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