What are signs and symptoms of the stage of detachment in relation to separation anxiety in young children? (Select all that apply.)
a. Appears happy
b. Lacks interest in the environment
c. Regresses to an earlier behavior
d. Forms new but superficial relationships
e. Interacts with strangers or familiar caregivers
ANS: A, D, E
Manifestations of the stage of detachment seen in children during a hospitalization may include appearing happy, forming new but superficial relationships, and interacting with strangers or familiar caregivers. Lacking interest in the environment and regressing to an earlier behavior are manifestations seen in the stage of despair.
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