Which of the Following Statements Summarizes the Long-Term Consequences of Birth

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements summarizes the long-term consequences of birth complications found in Emmy Werner's Kauai study?

• A) Children who experienced birth trauma never fully acquired the same levels of cognitive development as the control group children.
• B) As long as birth injuries are not overwhelming, a supportive home environment can restore children's growth.
• C) Even children who experienced severe birth trauma eventually tested as well on measures of intelligence as those with no birth problems.
• D) None of the children from troubled family environments achieved at the rate of their control group peers.

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