Which of the following is classified in the DSM-5 as an anxiety disorder often associated with children?

A) separation anxiety disorder
B) social anxiety disorder
C) anorexia nervosa
D) panic disorder
E) obsessive-compulsive disorder

Separation Anxiety Disorder

A psychological condition in which an individual experiences excessive fear or anxiety about being apart from familiar people or environments.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a handbook used by healthcare professionals as the authoritative guide to the diagnosis of mental disorders.

Anxiety Disorder

A psychological condition marked by intense feelings of concern, unease, or dread that significantly disrupt an individual's day-to-day functions.