Researchers Have Suggested a Variety of Explanations for Why Children

question 12

Multiple Choice

Researchers have suggested a variety of explanations for why children from lower socioeconomic status (SES) families often perform less well on IQ tests and in school than their higher SES counterparts. Three of the following are common explanations. Which one is not?

• A) Teachers often have lower expectations for low-SES students and so give them less attention and fewer challenging assignments.
• B) On average, low-SES children have less nutritious diets and less health care than high-SES children.
• C) Parents with limited education themselves are less able to support their children's academic learning.
• D) In general, parents in low-SES families don't appreciate the importance of a good education.

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