Suppose That a Previously Disadvantaged Child Has Been Placed into a Loving

question 50

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a previously disadvantaged child has been placed into a loving adoptive home.The adoptive parents provide an enriching environment.Based upon the cumulative deficit hypothesis,which effect will the transition have on the child's IQ?

• A) initially positive, and it may be sufficient to bring IQ into the normal or above-normal range
• B) initially negative, and further losses accrue over time
• C) initially positive, but gains are temporary and are insufficient to bring IQ into the normal range
• D) inconsistent effects depending on the individual aspects of the new environment

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