Minnie is six years old. She has frequent nightmares about her mother abandoning her and wakes up with chills. She throws tantrums to avoid school as well. Minnie's behavior best illustrates _____.

A. postpartum depression
B. seasonal affective disorder
C. transient tic disorder
D. separation anxiety disorder


Answer: D

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