Long-Term Studies of the Head Start Program Suggest That

question 12

Multiple Choice

Long-term studies of the Head Start program suggest that:

• A) It does little to help improve the functioning of children, even in the short-term
• B) It actually leads to more emotional/behavioral problems if the program is brief
• C) Enrichment activities need to be continued on a longer term basis in order for positive effects to remain
• D) Short-term positive effects remain over the long run, even when the program was very brief (e.g., one summer)

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