In Evaluating the Efficacy of the Abecedarian Preschool Intervention Program

question 15

Multiple Choice

In evaluating the efficacy of the Abecedarian preschool intervention program, results have revealed that participants

• A)made no gains as a result of participation.
• B)demonstrated gains in IQ lasting two years and then a decline in intellectual abilities.
• C)outperformed nonparticipants from the age of 18 months to the age of 15.
• D)demonstrated a significant decline in intellectual function.

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Definitions:

Phospholipids

A class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes, known for their bilayer formation that makes up the plasma membrane's structure.

Plasma Membranes

A double layer of lipids that surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell, controlling the entry and exit of materials.

Amino Acids

Organic substances that are fundamental in forming proteins, essential for the body's tissues and organs' structure, function, and regulation.

Bile Salts

Components of bile that aid in the digestion and absorption of fats in the small intestine by emulsifying fats.