Wariness and occasional fearful responding on the part of infants in the presence of strangers is called
A) insecure attachment.
B) stranger anxiety.
C) separation anxiety.
D) secure attachment.
E) a strange situation.

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Stranger anxiety is the term used to describe the wariness and sometimes fearful responses that infants often display when they encounter unfamiliar people. This is a normal developmental stage that typically begins around 6 to 9 months of age.

Wariness and Occasional Fearful Responding on the Part of Infants