Infants raised with adequate physical care but without the attention of a close personal caregiver
A) will grow and gain weight but may have social and emotional problems.
B) will show normal motor development but be delayed in mental development.
C) may fail to grow normally and be delayed in motor and mental development.
D) will grow and gain weight but may be delayed in their mental development.

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Infants who lack the attention of a close personal caregiver may experience "failure to thrive," which can result in delayed growth, motor, and mental development due to the absence of emotional and social stimulation.

Infants Raised with Adequate Physical Care but Without the Attention