A Multiple-Risk Model of Prenatal and Later Development Applies Most

question 17

Multiple Choice

A multiple-risk model of prenatal and later development applies most directly to the effects of:

• A)low IQ.
• B)poverty.
• C)disease.
• D)gender.

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Definitions:

Intellectual Abilities

The capacity to perform mental activities such as reasoning, planning, problem-solving, abstract thinking, comprehending complex ideas, learning quickly, and learning from experience.

Cultural Beliefs

The shared assumptions, values, and practices that guide the behavior of people within a particular society or cultural group.

NCDA

The National Career Development Association, a professional organization for career counselors and specialists in the United States.

Culturally Responsive

An approach or practice that is respectful of and relevant to the beliefs, practices, culture, and linguistic needs of diverse population groups.