Attitude And Social Cognition — Psychology STD 12 Humanities — Question

Separation-anxiety disorder: An internalising/ behavioural disorder unique to children.
Alternate Answer
Symptoms: Prominent symptom is excessive anxiety/ panic experienced by children at being separated from their parents and,

1. Difficulty being in a room by themselves.
2. Going to school alone.
3. Fearful of entering new situations and clings to and shadow their parents’ every move.
4. To avoid separation, children with SAD may fuss, scream, throw severe tantrums or make suicidal gestures.