At about _____ of age, children can better tolerate being separated from their caregivers; this is because they have developed a working model of that person's presence that allows them to venture out into the world.
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 3 years
D) 5 years

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At around 3 years of age, children have developed a working model of their caregiver's presence and can tolerate being separated from them. This is known as separation-individuation and is a normal part of development. Before 3 years, children may experience separation anxiety and have difficulty being away from their caregiver. After 3 years, they have developed enough autonomy and coping skills to venture out into the world on their own for short periods of time.

At About _____ of Age, Children Can Better Tolerate Being