Rex and Paul Are Both Young Children Who Attend High-Quality

question 106

Multiple Choice

Rex and Paul are both young children who attend high-quality center-based child care. Rex is from a low-income family and Paul is from a working-class family. What are the likely effects on their behavior if they are in child care for extensive hours?

• A)Rex and Paul are both at an increased risk of developing behavior problems.
• B)Rex and Paul are both at a decreased risk of developing behavior problems.
• C)Rex is at an increased risk of developing behavior problems and Paul is at a decreased risk.
• D)Rex is at a decreased risk of developing behavior problems and Paul is at an increased risk.

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