Neuroimaging Studies of Brain Development Have Revealed That Children from Families

question 86

Multiple Choice

Neuroimaging studies of brain development have revealed that children from families with low SES (socioeconomic status) show _____ and score _____ on tests of cognitive performance.

• A)decreased cortical surface area; lower
• B)decreased cortical surface area; the same as high-SES peers
• C)the same cortical surface area as their high-SES peers; lower
• D)increased cortical surface area; higher

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