Many Studies Have Associated Quality Child Care with Positive Outcomes

question 39

Multiple Choice

Many studies have associated quality child care with positive outcomes for children like

• A) better language skills.
• B) improved social skills.
• C) stronger mother-child relationships.
• D) fewer behavioral problems.
• E) All of these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Expectancy

In psychology, a theory that explains the motivation behind choices, suggesting that people are motivated to act in a certain way because they expect their actions will lead to their desired goal.

Instrumentality

In expectancy theory, the belief that a certain level of performance will lead to a specific outcome or reward.

Effort

The amount of energy, work, or concentration applied towards a task or goal.

Valence

In psychology and motivational theory, the degree of attractiveness or aversiveness an outcome holds for a person, influencing their motivation levels.