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Stranger Anxiety
Although many people might get anxious around strangers, this term refers to a developmental situation in which infants become anxious and fearful around strangers. This usually occurs around 8 months of age and includes outward, fearful behaviors by the child in the presence of strangers, including crying, recoiling, clinging, etc. This is not an unusual situation and occurs at the same time as object permanence.
