The birth of a sibling often predicts
A)an increase in a child's attachment to his or her mother.
B)a decrease in a child's attachment to his or her mother.
C)no change in a child's attachment to his or her mother.
D)a conversion from secure attachment to disorganized attachment to his or her mother.

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The birth of a sibling often leads to a temporary decrease in a child's attachment to his or her mother, as the mother's attention is divided, potentially causing the older child to feel neglected or less secure.

The Birth of a Sibling Often Predicts