An infant's distress reaction to being separated from the attachment object, usually the mother, which typically peaks at about 15 months of age is called:

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Separation distress or protest is the term used to describe an infant's distress reaction when separated from their primary attachment figure, which is a normal developmental stage that peaks around 15 months of age.

An Infant's Distress Reaction to Being Separated from the Attachment