Which of the Following Children Is LEAST Likely to Develop

Multiple Choice

Which of the following children is LEAST likely to develop a secure attachment relationship?

A) Amit, an Israeli infant who sleeps in a dormitory with older children and receives inconsistent attention when he gets upset at night.
B) Merel, a Dutch infant whose mother received three months of caregiver training.
C) Catalina, a Romanian infant living in an orphanage who has an attentive and emotionally involved institution caregiver.
D) Lester, an American infant whose mother responds to his needs consistently and with sensitivity.