Lana Is a Working Mother Who Worries About the Effects

Multiple Choice

Lana is a working mother who worries about the effects of her employment on her children. What does research indicate on this topic?

A) Children in child care are likely to suffer from attachment difficulties and cognitive delays.
B) Maternal employment may actually have a positive effect on her children if it results in personal satisfaction for the mother.
C) Mothers can compensate for time away from home by purchasing educational toys and computer programs.
D) Across studied variables, no difference has been shown between the children of working and stay-at-home mothers.