Jenessa is four years old, in her third foster home, and is unable to form relationships with any of her caregivers.Her current foster parents have been told she is likely dealing with which of the following?

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Jenessa's inability to form relationships with any of her caregivers is a red flag for an attachment disorder. An adjustment disorder is a short-term condition that occurs after a stressful life event, separation anxiety is characterized by excessive fear when separated from a person or place, and a depressive disorder involves persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness. None of these diagnoses fit the given scenario as well as an attachment disorder.

Jenessa Is Four Years Old, in Her Third Foster Home