Current Thinking Is That Institutionalized Infants Often Appear Forlorn and Apathetic

question 119

Multiple Choice

Current thinking is that institutionalized infants often appear forlorn and apathetic because they

• A) are usually undernourished, and hence, are less alert than children raised at home
• B) have been reinforced by caretakers for being undemanding
• C) have acquired a sense of helplessness, for their attempts to control the environment have been unsuccessful
• D) have learned to attract attention by acting disinterested in their caretakers

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