Separation Anxiety Quiz

What is separation anxiety?

• A condition where a child feels happy when separated from their parents

• A normal part of child development where a child experiences distress when separated from home or an attachment figure

• A disorder that only affects adults

• A type of anxiety that occurs only in school settings

At what age does separation anxiety typically begin to ease off?

• 1 year old

• 2 years old

• 5 years old

• 10 years old

Which of the following is a psychological symptom of separation anxiety?

• Headaches

• Stomach ache

• Child clinging to their attachment figure at point of separation

• Pale or flushed skin

Which of the following is a physical symptom of separation anxiety?

• Withdrawn or sad

• Difficulty sleeping or nightmares

• Headaches

• Child clinging to their attachment figure

What is one strategy to help manage separation anxiety?

• Ignoring the child’s feelings

• Graded exposure

• Keeping the child isolated

• Avoiding separation altogether

What does graded exposure involve?

• Suddenly separating the child for long periods

• Slowly increasing the amount of time a child is separated from their home/caregiver

• Never separating the child from their caregiver

• Only separating the child at night

Which of the following is a relaxation technique for managing separation anxiety?

• Encouraging the child to ignore their feelings

• Using deep breathing

• Forcing the child to face their fears alone

• Avoiding any form of separation

What might cause concern regarding separation anxiety?

• When a child never experiences separation anxiety

• When a child displays distress that is incongruent with their developmental age

• When a child is happy to be separated

• When a child only experiences anxiety at home

What is a common situation where separation anxiety may flare up?

• During a family vacation

• Starting school

• Playing with friends

• Watching TV

What is the purpose of relaxation techniques in managing separation anxiety?

• To make the child more anxious

• To encourage the child to self-soothe

• To increase the child's dependence on their caregiver

• To avoid addressing the anxiety