60.0k views
4 votes
Maggie, a five-year-old, is constantly worried that she will be lost, kidnapped, or injured, or that some harm may come to Marge or Homer, her parents. Maggie clings to her mother and becomes sick or upset at the prospect of any separation. Maggie is most likely suffering from_______a. an externalizing disorderb. separation anxiety disorderc. autistic disorderd. ADHD

User Fiacobelli
by
4.0k points

1 Answer

1 vote

Answer: Separation anxiety disorder.

Step-by-step explanation:

Separation anxiety is an disorder in which an individual experience excessive anxiety when he or she is separated from the home.

This disorder can also take place when someone is away from the person with whom he or she is emotionally attached.

It can be caregivers, siblings and parents, et cetera.

The person remains in a bad mood or sad and does not feels like doing any work.

User Gmajivu
by
3.7k points