Question 2 (part 2) · LEK · Separation anxiety
Which of the following statements is false about separation anxiety in childhood:
1) separation anxiety is often concomitant with developmental and social anxiety disorders;
2) sleep problems are an important diagnostic criterion for separation anxiety;
3) separation anxiety is diagnosed at the age of >6;
4) the time criterion for separation anxiety is at least 4 weeks;
5) separation anxiety is not accompanied by somatic symptoms.
The correct answer is:
2) sleep problems are an important diagnostic criterion for separation anxiety;
3) separation anxiety is diagnosed at the age of >6;
4) the time criterion for separation anxiety is at least 4 weeks;
5) separation anxiety is not accompanied by somatic symptoms.
The correct answer is:
- A. only 1.
- B. 2,4.
- C. only 5.
- D. 1,3,5.
- E. all the above
Hint
Check the ICD-10 age-of-onset rule, the typical physical complaints of anxious children and the exclusion of broader developmental disturbances.
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