Adoption Practices in Some Countries Are Changing from a Confidential

question 34

Multiple Choice

Adoption practices in some countries are changing from a confidential system to a more open system.Which statement best summarizes the preliminary research evidence on the presence of the birth mother in a child's life?

• A) Adopted children have no contact with their birth mothers are more likely to be securely attached to their adoptive parent.
• B) Contact with the birth mother disrupts the attachment relationship the adopted child has with the adoptive parent.
• C) Contact with the birth mother undermines self-esteem in adopted children.
• D) Adopted children are more satisfied with information about their roots when they can share information or have contact with their birth mothers.