According to Proponents of the Environmental Disadvantage Theory

question 15

Multiple Choice

According to proponents of the environmental disadvantage theory,

• A)the most rapid development of cognitive skills occurs during the preschool years.
• B)the quality of a child's home life is more important in later years of schooling.
• C)remediation of learning deficits associated with a disadvantaged home environment is impossible.
• D)good prenatal care does nothing to enhance the intellectual development of a child born into a disadvantaged environment.

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Definitions:

Basement Membrane

A thin, fibrous, extracellular matrix of tissue that separates the lining of an internal or external body surface from underlying connective tissue.

Mucosa

The moist, inner lining of some organs and body cavities, such as the nose, mouth, lungs, and stomach.

Lumen

The interior space or cavity of a tubular organ or structure, such as an artery or intestine, through which fluids pass.

Fenestrations

Small openings or pores, often found in the endothelial cells of capillaries, that allow for the exchange of substances between blood vessels and surrounding tissues.