A child who is extremely worried about losing an attachment figure is MOST likely to be diagnosed with ______ disorder, which is classified as an ______ disorder.

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The child's extreme worry about losing the attachment figure is a characteristic symptom of separation anxiety disorder, which falls under the category of anxiety disorders in the DSM-5. Reactive attachment disorder is characterized by a lack of emotional attachment to caregivers, while attachment disorder is not a recognized diagnosis in the DSM-5.

A Child Who Is Extremely Worried About Losing an Attachment