Wariness and occasional fearful responding on the part of infants when the caregiver attempts to leave is called
A) insecure attachment.
B) stranger anxiety.
C) separation anxiety.
D) secure attachment.
E) a strange situation.

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Separation anxiety is the distress that infants often experience when a caregiver, to whom they are attached, leaves their presence. This is a normal stage of development, typically occurring from around 6 months of age, indicating the infant's understanding of their relationships and dependence on their caregivers.

Wariness and Occasional Fearful Responding on the Part of Infants