For the first several months of Jasmine's life, she was unconcerned when her parents left her with a babysitter, but at around 7 months, she began to cry every time this happened. Jasmine is experiencing
A)ambivalent attachment.
B)insecure attachment.
C)separation anxiety.
D)delayed development.

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Jasmine's behavior is typical of separation anxiety, a normal stage of development that usually starts around 6 to 8 months of age when infants begin to understand object permanence and become distressed when separated from their primary caregivers.

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