Two-year-old Yasmin is going to the dentist for the first time.When she first sees the dentist dressed in a long white coat,Yasmin reacts by sobbing and hugging her dad.Yasmin's reaction is best explained as involving _____ anxiety.

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Yasmin's reaction of sobbing and hugging her father when she sees a stranger (the dentist) dressed in a long white coat suggests she is experiencing stranger anxiety. This is a common fear or anxiety experienced by young children when they encounter unfamiliar people.

Two-Year-Old Yasmin Is Going to the Dentist for the First