Benjamin and Geraldine Are Considering Adopting a Child from an Unstable

question 84

Essay

Benjamin and Geraldine are considering adopting a child from an unstable, war torn, and undeveloped country. The country recently experienced a catastrophic natural disaster that left many children orphaned. They are seeking feedback from you on your knowledge of attachment disorders. Based upon your reading of the text, provide Benjamin and Geraldine a written summary of attachment disorders.

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Definitions:

Opportunity Costs

The cost of foregone alternatives; the benefits one misses out on by choosing one option over another.

Nations

Politically organized territories with defined borders, a common government, and a shared cultural or historical identity.

Technologies

Encompasses the collection of techniques, skills, methods, and processes used in the production of goods or services or in the accomplishment of objectives, such as scientific investigation.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual, company, or nation to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than its competitors.