John Needs to Make a Recommendation to the Minister of Education

question 383

Multiple Choice

John needs to make a recommendation to the Minister of Education with regards to the value of early childhood education for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Based on the research from the Abecedarian program, what should John recommend?

• A)That intensive early childhood intervention, regardless of the age of the children when they start, has long term positive effects on children's outcome.
• B)That an intensive intervention program that starts in infancy and continues to age 5 leads to long term positive effects on children's outcome unlike programs where children start after the age of 5.
• C)That an intensive intervention program that starts at age 5 leads to long term positive effects on children's outcome unlike programs where children start in infancy.
• D)While early childhood intervention can lead to short-term gains, they do not result in long term gains regardless of the age children start the program.

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Definitions:

Critical Period

A specific time during development when the presence or absence of certain experiences has a profound effect on the development of the individual.

Imprinting

A form of rapid learning occurring at a particular life stage that establishes a long-lasting behavioral response to a specific individual or object.

Creolization

The process of blending cultural traits, typically in the context of language formation among people who come into contact.

Physical Development

The progression of bodily growth and motor skills in humans and animals, which can include changes in size, shape, and capability.