When would an absence of separation anxiety suggest an insecure attachment?
A) at 2 months of age
B) at 7 months of age
C) at 10 years of age
D) never

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At 7 months of age, infants typically display attachment behaviors such as separation anxiety when their primary caregiver is not present. An absence of separation anxiety in a 7-month-old infant may suggest an insecure attachment style, such as avoidant attachment, where the infant has learned to suppress their attachment needs and emotions. However, the absence of separation anxiety at 2 months of age is not necessarily indicative of an insecure attachment, as infants may not have developed attachment behaviors yet. Similarly, the absence of separation anxiety at 10 years of age is not relevant as attachment behaviors are typically observed in early childhood. "Never" is also not an accurate answer as separation anxiety and attachment behaviors are important indicators of attachment throughout development.

When Would an Absence of Separation Anxiety Suggest an Insecure