Why Are the Prenatal Stage and the Early Home Environment

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Essay

Why are the prenatal stage and the early home environment (before kindergarten)so important to student achievement?

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Definitions:

Scholarly Reputation

The level of respect or esteem that a scholar has earned from their peers within the academic community, often based on the quality and impact of their research.

Fishbein Model

A psychological model that attempts to predict behavioral intentions across a wide range of contexts, based on the beliefs about the outcomes of behavior and evaluations of these outcomes.

Salient Beliefs

Prominent or most noticeable beliefs held by an individual that influence their behavior and attitudes.

Balance Theory

Balance theory is a social psychological theory suggesting that individuals strive for consistency within their beliefs, attitudes, and perceptions, particularly concerning their relationships and evaluations of others.