Which of the Following Statements About Early Intervention Programs Is

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about early intervention programs is true?

• A) The earlier intervention begins, the longer it lasts, and the greater its scope and intensity, the better participants' performance is throughout childhood and adolescence.
• B) The U.S. Congress recently recognized the successes of early intervention and now fully funds all programs directed at low-income infants and toddlers.
• C) Early intervention programs increase intelligence test scores during the school years, but the gains are not sustained beyond middle childhood.
• D) Even with early intervention, most children born into economically disadvantaged families will not reach their full potential.

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