Omar spent his first year of life in an orphanage where he was insecurely attached to his caregivers. He has now been adopted by a loving parent. His adoptive parent wants to know, can Omar's insecure attachment pattern change?
A) Yes
B) No
C) Attachment patterns can change, but only in girls.
D) It depends upon the child's age at adoption.

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Attachment patterns can change with consistent and responsive caregiving. Omar's new loving environment can help him develop a secure attachment over time, regardless of his initial insecure attachment in the orphanage.

Omar Spent His First Year of Life in an Orphanage