Which of the Following Statements Is Supported by Research on Child

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is supported by research on child care?

• A) Even high-quality early intervention does not enhance the development of economically disadvantaged children.
• B) Preschoolers exposed to substandard child care, particularly for long hours, display more behavior problems.
• C) Psychological well-being improves when children experience several child-care settings.
• D) The emotional problems of temperamentally difficult preschoolers improve dramatically in child care.

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Definitions:

Reaction-Time Task

A test or experimental procedure that measures how quickly an individual responds to a given stimulus.

Implicit Association Test

Reaction-time test to measure attitudes – particularly unpopular attitudes that people might conceal.

Psychiatrists

Medical doctors specialized in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

Relative Homogeneity Effect

The perception that out-group members are more similar to one another than in-group members, often leading to stereotyping.