1: In 1993, a 2 -year-old known as Baby Jessica was permanently separated from her adoptive...

1: In 1993, a 2 ½ -year-old known as “Baby Jessica” was permanently separated from her adoptive parents after her biological parents succeeded in regaining custody of her. Many were haunted by the image of a screaming Jessica being driven off in a van from the only family she had known. Discuss the significance of attachment styles on this situation. Predict which attachment style or styles Baby Jessica might have demonstrated with her adopted family and the style she might demonstrate after she was taken by her biological family. What impact could this have on this child?

2: Choose 3 factors that best describe the impact family disruptions can have on the children. Connect how these factors impact not only the child but continue to influence that child throughout his/her life.

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1 Children become attached to any caregiver regardless of whether the caregiver is their parent or not The attachment created between the caregiver and the child often affects how children view relati... View the full answer