Children raised in orphanages tend to have ________
A) more cortical gray matter than those children raised by their parents.
B) less cortical gray matter than those children raised by their parents.
C) more friendships than those children raised by their parents.
D) fewer friendships than those children raised by their parents.

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Research has shown that children raised in orphanages tend to have less cortical gray matter than those children raised by their parents. The lack of stimulation and emotional support in orphanages may contribute to this difference.

Answer: D 
 Children raised in orphanages may have fewer opportunities to form stable relationships and may struggle with attachment issues because of a lack of consistent caregivers. This can lead to fewer friendships compared to children raised by their parents.

Children Raised in Orphanages Tend to Have ________