Secure bonds can develop between a child and an adoptive parent when the child is older (ages 4 to 7), especially if the adoptive mother had a(n) _____ attachment to her own mother.
A) secure
B) anxious-resistant
C) anxious-avoidant
D) disorganized

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A secure attachment in the adoptive mother to her own mother is likely to foster a secure attachment with the adopted child, even if the child is older, as it provides a model of healthy relationships and emotional availability.

Secure Bonds Can Develop Between a Child and an Adoptive