Research Using the Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment

question 41

Multiple Choice

Research using the Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment (HOME) indicates that

• A) preschoolers who develop well intellectually have homes rich in educational toys and books.
• B) preschoolers who develop well intellectually have parents who resolve conflicts with punishment.
• C) HOME scores predict academic achievement better than IQ scores.
• D) the organization of the physical environment predicts IQ gains only among high-SES children.

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