All of the Following Are Findings of the NICHD Study

question 55

Multiple Choice

All of the following are findings of the NICHD Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development EXCEPT:

• A) children who were in day care at an early age showed an initial advantage in self-confidence and social skills
• B) the amount of time a child spends in day care is associated with more aggression
• C) the amount of time a child spends in day care is related to higher incidences of psychopathology
• D) children who spend more time in high-quality day care tend to score higher on linguistic measures

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Definitions:

Job Strain

A work-related condition characterized by high demands and low control, leading to stress and potential health problems.

Health

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Fight-or-Flight

An automatic physiological reaction to an event that is perceived as stressful or frightening, preparing the body to fight or flee.

Hormones

Biochemical substances produced by glands that travel in the bloodstream to regulate bodily functions.