Which of the Following Children Is LEAST Likely to Develop

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following children is LEAST likely to develop a secure attachment relationship?

• A) Amit, an Israeli infant who sleeps in a dormitory with older children and receives inconsistent attention when he gets upset at night.
• B) Merel, a Dutch infant whose mother received three months of caregiver training.
• C) Catalina, a Romanian infant living in an orphanage who has an attentive and emotionally involved institution caregiver.
• D) Lester, an American infant whose mother responds to his needs consistently and with sensitivity.

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