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Two-year-old Nick cries whenever he sees his father leave the room. His parents have come to you for help. You tell them: a.they are right to be concerned. this crying behavior is not appropriate for boys.

b.they are right to be concerned. children should feel securely attached and not be afraid when a parent leaves the room.
c.they may not need to be concerned, but you need more information in order to advise them.
d.they do not need to be concerned. this crying behavior is normal in a child who is securely attached.

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Answer: The correct answer is D. It is normal for toddlers to get very emotional with ease. This includes parents they should expect to see this behavior be gone around age 4.

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