Lea was recently adopted from Romania, where she was brought up in a cold and hostile orphanage since her birth. The caregivers were not sensitive to her needs. According to Bowlby, we would expect Lea to see herself as being __________.

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According to Bowlby's attachment theory, children who grow up in environments where their needs are consistently ignored or met with hostility are likely to develop negative self-concepts. They may see themselves as unworthy of love and care, reflecting the lack of sensitive and responsive caregiving they experienced.

Lea Was Recently Adopted from Romania, Where She Was Brought