Studies of Infants Raised in Deprived Orphanages for the First

Multiple Choice

Studies of infants raised in deprived orphanages for the first eight or more months of their lives indicate that

A) a lack of a biological mother during the first year of life leads to significant and lasting developmental delays.
B) male infants are more at risk for a lack of early life stimulation.
C) children who are deprived of intellectual stimulation during the first six months of life often display long-term negative impact on their cognitive skills.
D) being surrounded by infant peers can make up for the lack of stimulation by adults.