Marisol Was Placed in a Large Ward in an Orphanage

question 95

Multiple Choice

Marisol was placed in a large ward in an orphanage at the age of 8 months. Marisol shares a nurse-caregiver with ten other infants. As a result, Marisol will probably

• A) develop a secure attachment to the nurse-caregiver.
• B) become increasingly self-sufficient with age.
• C) become withdrawn, lose weight, and have difficulty sleeping.
• D) actively seek a close relationship with another baby in the ward.

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