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ASWB Social Work Bachelor's LCSW

Category - Development

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Cynthia is a sixteen-year-old high school dropout with a six- month-old daughter. She lives with her boyfriend and his friends. The young couple relies on welfare for income and food, with no desire to seek out employment. Cynthia spends her days watching television and hanging out with her friends. There has been very little bonding between mother and child since birth. Which of the following is likely demonstrated by the infant?
  1. Mistrust of the environment
  2. Lack of social responsiveness
  3. Poor motor control
  4. Slow language development
Explanation
Answer: A - Neglected children between the age of birth and one year old show a general mistrust of their environment. The emotional immaturity of the mother and inadequate relationships are likely to complicate the development of appropriate bonding. This places the child at risk for abuse or neglect.
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