Which statement BEST characterizes the results of research on children from Romanian orphanages?
A) Positive experiences in later childhood cannot counteract the effect of negative early childhood experiences.
B) Positive experiences in later childhood counteract the effect of negative early childhood experiences.
C) The impact of positive experiences on children's resiliency depends on the timing and extent of the neglect.
D) Neglect in infancy always has severe and lasting consequences.

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Research on children from Romanian orphanages has shown that positive experiences in later childhood can have a positive effect on their resiliency and development, but the extent to which they counteract the negative effects of early childhood neglect depends on the timing and severity of the neglect. Some studies have shown that children who were adopted at a younger age (before 6 months) had better outcomes than those who were adopted later, and that children who experienced more severe neglect may have more lasting effects. Therefore, option C is the most accurate statement. Option A and D are too extreme and do not reflect the nuances of the research findings. Option B is too simplistic and suggests that positive experiences will always fully counteract negative early experiences, which is not always the case.

Which Statement BEST Characterizes the Results of Research on Children