Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Psychological Disorders

Question:

In which of the following disorders, children may fuss, screan, throw severe tantrums, or make suicidal gestures?

Options:

Obsessive compulsive and related disorder

Dissociative disorder

Separation anxiety disorder

Phobia

Correct Answer:

Separation anxiety disorder

Explanation:

Separation anxiety disorder (SAD) is a type of anxiety disorder. Individuals with separation anxiety disorder are fearful and anxious about separation from attachment figures to an extent that is developmentally not appropriate. Children with SAD may have difficulty being in a room by themselves, going to school alone, are fearful of entering new situations, and cling to and shadow their parents’ every move. To avoid separation, children with SAD may fuss, scream, throw severe tantrums, or make suicidal gestures.