Studies show that the chronic stress of early,deprived orphanage rearing
A) rarely results in serious intellectual deficits, as the brain is especially plastic in early childhood.
B) disrupts the brain's capacity to manage stress, with long-term physical and psychological consequences.
C) has few long-term consequences, as long as children are adopted by age 4.
D) may promote resilience by preparing the brain to manage stress.

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Studies have shown that chronic stress experienced during early childhood due to deprived and orphanage rearing can disrupt the brain's capacity to manage stress, leading to long-term physical and psychological consequences. This is because the developing brain is particularly vulnerable to the effects of chronic stress. Therefore, option B is the best choice. Option A is incorrect as studies have also shown that chronic stress can affect intellectual abilities. Option C is also incorrect as there can be long-term consequences even if children are adopted by age 4. Option D is incorrect as chronic stress does not promote resilience but rather has negative effects on brain development.

Studies Show That the Chronic Stress of Early,deprived Orphanage Rearing