A fair number of late-adopted children fail to establish attachments, secure or otherwise, with adoptive parents--a phenomenon known as

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The phenomenon described in the question where adopted children fail to establish attachments with adoptive parents is known as reactive attachment disorder (RAD). Choice A, maternal deprivation effect, refers to the negative impact on a child's development when they do not have a close and nurturing relationship with their mother. Choice C, disorganized emotional bonding, describes a particular type of attachment style that results from inconsistent or abusive parenting. Choice D, social deprivation effect, refers to the harm that can result from not having social interactions or relationships with others. None of these options specifically describe the phenomenon mentioned in the question.

A Fair Number of Late-Adopted Children Fail to Establish Attachments