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Stranger Anxiety

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Stranger anxiety is a form of distress that children experience when exposed to people unfamiliar to them.

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