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Rejection by peers, social failure, war, and future mistakes.

: A lack of "object permanence" (understanding parents still exist when out of sight) causes distress. Preschoolers (3–6 years) Monsters, ghosts, the "thing" under the bed, thunder. File: Childhood.Fears.zip ...

: Cognitive maturity shifts focus toward identity and long-term security. 3. Clinical vs. Normal Fears Rejection by peers, social failure, war, and future mistakes

: The line between fantasy and reality is blurred; imagined monsters feel entirely real. School Age (7–12 years) Personal injury, school performance, burglars, death. Rejection by peers