Asked by Delilah Dalila on May 18, 2024

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Prior to having her new baby,Kelsey had one infant who died of SIDS.According to your text,Kelsey's new baby is more likely to develop a(n)

A) secure attachment.
B) avoidant attachment.
C) ambivalent attachment.
D) disorganized attachment.

SIDS

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, an unexplained and unexpected death of a seemingly healthy baby, usually during sleep, in their first year of life.

Disorganized Attachment

A type of attachment characterized by a lack of a coherent strategy for seeking comfort from caregivers, often resulting from inconsistent or neglectful caregiving.

  • Recognize the traits and actions indicative of secure and insecure bonding.
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Dagmara PasternakMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Studies have shown that infants whose older siblings died of SIDS are at an increased risk of developing a disorganized attachment style.