Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE About Separation and Loss

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE about separation and loss in infancy?

• A)The most profound responses occur if the separation takes place before 6 months.
• B)Babies who suffer a loss of the primary caregiver will not suffer any developmental delays.
• C)There appear to be more problems for children who fail to form an attachment than for those who lose their primary caregiver.
• D)There are more behavior problems from stable homes in which the mother has died than from homes with family problems that caused a breakup.

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