Rahul is five years old. he wants to be with his parents at all times and follows them fromroom to room. he refuses to go out and play with other children of his age. he even clings tohis father in the playground. rahul is showing symptoms of

a. separation anxiety disorder
b. separation anxiety disorder
c. dissociative identity disorder
d. attention-deficit disorder
e. narcissistic personality disorder

b. separation anxiety disorder

Explanation:

Separation anxiety disorder -

This disorder is observed in very young age of child development , where the child gets very sad and angry during the phase of separation , is referred to as separation anxiety disorder.

The symptoms of this disorder is as follows -

1. repeated nightmares ,

2. headaches , stomachaches ,

3. fear of separation ,

4. excessive worry and distress ,

5. trauma of separation.

Hence, from the given scenario of the question,  

Rahul is showing the symptoms of  separation anxiety disorder.