A soon-to-open orphanage plans to use rotating caregivers between rooms so that no child becomes attached to any particular caregiver. They have asked you to evaluate this proposed procedure. Given what you know about René Spitz's research, what might this be like for the infants?
A. Many would develop anaclitic depression.
B. Many would be securely attached.
C. Many would imprint on whomever was in the room at the time.
D. Many would bond to each other instead of a caregiver.
Answer: A
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