In ______ disorder, an individual experiences distress when he or she is not at home or in the presence of an attachment figure.

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Separation anxiety disorder is characterized by an excessive and developmentally inappropriate fear or anxiety concerning separation from those to whom the individual is attached. Symptoms include distress when the person is not at home or in the presence of an attachment figure. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (A) is characterized by persistent, intrusive, and distressing thoughts or impulses, or repetitive behaviors or mental acts aimed at reducing anxiety. Generalized anxiety disorder (B) is characterized by excessive and uncontrollable worry about everyday events and activities. Social anxiety disorder (D) is characterized by intense fear or anxiety about social situations where the individual may be scrutinized or embarrassed.

In ______ Disorder, an Individual Experiences Distress When He or She