___________ manifests in the form of protesting and distress when an attachment figure leaves.

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Separation anxiety is the distress that a child experiences when their attachment figure leaves. This can manifest in the form of protesting, crying, or other behavioral signs of distress. Stranger anxiety is fear or discomfort around unfamiliar people, while strange situation anxiety is anxiety specific to the "strange situation" experimental procedure used to assess attachment. Abandon anxiety is not a recognized psychological term.

___________ Manifests in the Form of Protesting and Distress When