Of the Following Statements, Which Is Supported by Research on Head

question 63

Multiple Choice

Of the following statements, which is supported by research on Head Start?

• A) Gains for Head Start participants are similar, though not as strong as for participants of university-based programs.
• B) All eligible preschool-age children in the United States and Canada receive Head Start services.
• C) Head Start and other similar interventions are not very cost effective.
• D) Parental involvement in Head Start has minimal impact on children's development.

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Definitions:

Contractures

Permanent shortening of a muscle or joint, often leading to limited range of motion and stiffness.

Adhesive Traction Straps

Devices used to provide support or immobilize a body part by adhering to the skin and applying a pulling force.

Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease

A childhood condition that occurs when blood supply to the femoral head is temporarily interrupted, leading to bone death, and potentially causing hip joint problems.

Corrective Appliance

A device used to modify the structural arrangement of dental or skeletal parts, such as braces for teeth.