At 3 months of age, Silas smiles at everyone and allows anyone to pick him up. At 7 months, he cries whenever an unknown person picks him up or plays with him. Silas is experiencing

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Silas is displaying a common behavior known as stranger wariness, which typically develops around 6-7 months of age. Infants at this age become increasingly wary of unknown people, which can cause them to cry or become upset when approached by someone they do not know. Choices A and D do not accurately describe Silas' behavior in this scenario, and while separation distress may be a related concept for young children, it is not the most appropriate answer for this specific situation.

At 3 Months of Age, Silas Smiles at Everyone and Allows