Infants often show distress at being separated from their primary caregiver
A)around 2-3 months of age before they have developed adequate schemas for strangers and nonstrangers
B)around 7-8 months because by then they have a strong attachment to their primary caregiver
C)immediately after birth as they have become attached in utero to their mother
D)around 4-6 months of age when they develop a sense of self-awareness

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Infants typically start showing signs of distress upon separation from their primary caregiver around 7-8 months of age. This is because they have developed a strong attachment to their caregiver by this time, recognizing them as a source of comfort and security.

Infants Often Show Distress at Being Separated from Their Primary