What was formerly called anaclitic depression is most closely related to which condition in the DSM-5?
A) reactive attachment disorder
B) disinhibited social engagement disorder
C) acute stress disorder
D) Posttraumatic stress disorder

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Anaclitic depression was a term used to describe a type of depression in infants and young children who were separated from their primary caregiver. This is now considered a core feature of reactive attachment disorder (RAD) in the DSM-5. RAD is characterized by a lack of attachment to caregivers and persistent social and emotional disturbances.

What Was Formerly Called Anaclitic Depression Is Most Closely Related