Studies show that children conceived through donor insemination or in vitro fertilization
A) receive caregiving that is somewhat warmer than children who are conceived naturally.
B) are at greater risk for genetic disorders than their naturally conceived counterparts.
C) tend to experience severe adjustment problems throughout childhood, including insecure attachment to caregivers.
D) are usually well-adjusted until adolescence when they experience a significant rise in psychological problems.

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Research suggests that parents who conceive through donor insemination or in vitro fertilization often experience a greater sense of gratitude toward their child, leading to warmer and more nurturing caregiving behaviors.

Note: Choices B, C, and D are all incorrect. Studies have not found that children conceived through assisted reproductive technologies are at greater risk for genetic disorders, tend to experience severe adjustment problems, or are well-adjusted until adolescence when they experience a significant rise in psychological problems.

Studies Show That Children Conceived Through Donor Insemination or in Vitro