If a mother is chronically and severely depressed,which of the following would you likely see in her child?
A)Synchrony
B)Secure attachment
C)Decreased likelihood of mental illness in the future
D)Insecure attachment

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A chronically and severely depressed mother may have difficulty providing consistent and responsive care, which can lead to insecure attachment in the child. This may also increase the child's risk for developing mental illness in the future. Synchrony refers to the quality of interaction between parent and child, and secure attachment is a result of consistent and responsive caregiving, neither of which are likely in this scenario. Therefore, the best choice is D.

If a Mother Is Chronically and Severely Depressed,which of the Following