Adopted children can have problems,but are quite similar to non-adopted children in regards to temperament,attachment,and cognitive development.They are more likely to have problems adjusting to school and conduct disorders,particularly if they were adopted at an older age.The problems stemming from adoption are not due to the adoption per se.

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89 Adopted children

A) tend to lag behind non-adopted children in terms of their cognitive development.
B) are less likely to have a secure mother-infant attachment than non-adopted children.
C) are more likely to have conduct problems if they were adopted at an older age.
D) are at risk for problems solely because they are adopted.

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