Answer: A - Children who become unable to attach to their caregiver are often diagnosed with an attachment disorder like RAD. The ability to shape all future relationships is based on the first emotional attachment with a mother or caregiver. Mothers who respond to their infant’s needs create a sense of security. The strong basis of an attachment bond enables the child to be trusting, self-confident, and comfortable in the face of conflict. In cases where children’s lives are disrupted at an early stage, such as being placed in a series of different foster homes, these children are at risk for being unable to form a bond with a caregiver, as they have no consistent caregiver in their lives.
