When 4-year olds who lived their first year in an orphanage before being adopted were compared with 4-year-olds who had been raised at home:

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Children who spent their early months in an orphanage before being adopted often show differences in social responsiveness and neuroendocrine responses, such as levels of oxytocin and vasopressin, when compared to children raised at home from birth. These differences can be attributed to the lack of early consistent caregiving and social interaction.

When 4-Year Olds Who Lived Their First Year in an Orphanage