Andrea,a 9-month-old infant,has experienced significant physical abuse at the hands of her mother's live-in boyfriend.Which of the following statements is likely to be true of Andrea?

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Infants who experience significant abuse or neglect are at risk for developing reactive attachment disorder. While it is possible for some children who experience severe and ongoing abuse to develop disinhibited social engagement disorder, this is less common than reactive attachment disorder. It is also possible for children who experience abuse or neglect to develop depression as adults, but this outcome cannot be predicted with certainty at this early stage of development.

Andrea,a 9-Month-Old Infant,has Experienced Significant Physical Abuse at the Hands