A parent asks the nurse "At what age do most babies begin to fear strangers?" The nurse responds that most infants begin to fear strangers at age:

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Between ages 6 and 8 months,fear of strangers and stranger anxiety become prominent and are related to the infant's ability to discriminate between familiar and nonfamiliar people.At age 2 months,the infant is just beginning to respond differentially to the mother.At age 4 months,the infant is beginning the process of separation individuation when the infant begins to recognize self and mother as separate beings.Twelve months is too late and requires referral for evaluation if the infant does not fear strangers at this age.

A Parent Asks the Nurse "At What Age Do Most