Which of the following children is most likely to experience stranger anxiety?

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Stranger anxiety typically emerges around 8-9 months of age when infants begin to develop object permanence and realize that familiar people can leave and return, versus strangers who are unpredictable and unfamiliar. Therefore, an 8-month-old child is most likely to experience stranger anxiety. Gender and type of attachment may also be factors, but they are not as strong predictors as age.

Which of the Following Children Is Most Likely to Experience