What Conclusions Have Been Reached About the Benefits of Infant

question 7

Multiple Choice

What conclusions have been reached about the benefits of infant learning DVDs such as Baby Einstein?

• A) The older the child when first exposed to such videos, the more positive the impact.
• B) Infants develop habituation to such videos and they quickly lose their effectiveness.
• C) They have been demonstrated to increase intelligence scores in later life by at least 18 points.
• D) They may actually inhibit verbal ability and bonding with caregivers.

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Definitions:

Lecompton Constitution

A proposed Kansas state constitution (1857) supporting slavery; it was ultimately rejected after much controversy.

Proslavery Constitution

A constitution or constitutional amendments that legitimize or promote the practice of slavery, often used to refer to historical documents in the United States prior to the Civil War.

Kansas

A U.S. state located in the Midwestern region, known for its contributions to agricultural outputs, such as wheat and corn.

Free Labor Ideology

The belief that labor should be free to choose where and for whom they work, contrasting with the system of slavery.