Omar Spent His First Year of Life in an Orphanage

question 125

Multiple Choice

Omar spent his first year of life in an orphanage where he was insecurely attached to his caregivers. He has now been adopted by a loving parent. His adoptive parent wants to know, can Omar's insecure attachment pattern change?

• A) Yes
• B) No
• C) Attachment patterns can change, but only in girls.
• D) It depends upon the child's age at adoption.

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