Ronnie, 10 months old, is very attached to his mother. When Ronnie's mother drops him off at daycare, he cries and demonstrates significant distress. A developmental scientist would conclude that Ronnie is showing typical signs of ______________ anxiety.

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Ronnie's distress and crying when his mother drops him off at daycare is a typical sign of separation anxiety, which is common in infants and young children when separated from their primary caregiver. Stranger anxiety is a fear or wariness of unfamiliar people, while caregiver and attachment are broader concepts that refer to the emotional bond between a child and their primary caregiver.

Ronnie, 10 Months Old, Is Very Attached to His Mother