Infants Raised in Orphanages May Not Develop a Positive and Secure

question 2

Multiple Choice

Infants raised in orphanages may not develop a positive and secure attachment to a caregiver in their first year of life. According to John Bowlby, what might the consequences of this be?

• A) The infant will bond to the first moving object seen after birth.
• B) Life-span development will likely not be optimal.
• C) As long as the child is adopted by age 10, no negative effects will be experienced.
• D) The outcome will depend on the child's temperament.

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