Marisol was placed in a large ward in an orphanage at the age of 8 months. Marisol shares a nurse-caregiver with ten other infants. As a result, Marisol will probably
A) develop a secure attachment to the nurse-caregiver.
B) become increasingly self-sufficient with age.
C) become withdrawn, lose weight, and have difficulty sleeping.
D) actively seek a close relationship with another baby in the ward.

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Sharing a nurse-caregiver with ten other infants can lead to neglect and a lack of individualized attention, which can cause developmental and emotional problems. Marisol may become withdrawn, lose weight, and have difficulty sleeping.

Marisol Was Placed in a Large Ward in an Orphanage