Question

if separation anxiety remains intense after age 3, impairing a childs ability to leave home, go to school, or play with other children, it is considered a(n) ______. red flag for maltreatment normative, as anxiety is common up until the age of 7 emotional disorder indication of severe cognitive impairment

Explanation:

Separation anxiety that persists and impairs functioning after age 3 is classified as an emotional disorder. Mal - treatment red flags are related to signs of abuse rather than just separation anxiety. While some anxiety is common in young children, when it is intense and impairs daily activities (like leaving home, going to school) beyond a certain age (here, after 3), it is not just normative. Severe cognitive impairment would be related to issues like intellectual disability in cognitive domains (e.g., problem - solving, learning), not specifically separation anxiety.

Answer:

emotional disorder