Mary Beth,age 10,finds excuses not to sleep overnight at her friends' homes and shows no interest in going back to camp this summer.When she went on a weekend trip with her school chorus,she became nauseated and had to come home.This sort of thing has been going on for several weeks,ever since her pet cat died.Mary Beth

A) may be suffering from separation anxiety disorder.
B) is regressing to infantile separation anxiety.
C) is probably just feeling sorry for herself and should not be indulged.
D) is almost certain to "get over it" within a month or so.

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Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Mary Beth's symptoms suggest that she may be suffering from separation anxiety disorder, which is common in children after the loss of a loved one, such as a pet. The symptoms include avoidance of activities that require separation, physical complaints such as nausea, and difficulty sleeping away from home. It's important for Mary Beth to receive professional help in managing her anxiety and coping with her grief. Indulging her or dismissing her symptoms as self-pity could worsen her condition.

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