Cedric Attended an Abecedarian Program for Preschool

question 28

Multiple Choice

Cedric attended an Abecedarian program for preschool.Compared to his friends who did not attend the program,Cedric ________.

• A)had a higher cognitive score than his peers until age 12,when they surpassed his score
• B)had a consistently higher cognitive score into young adulthood
• C)had a higher cognitive score through first grade but then matched his peers' scores into young adulthood
• D)had a higher cognitive score that continued to rise into young adulthood

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Definitions:

Alertness

Promptness in recognizing and reacting to new information or changes in the environment.

Opportunities

Situations or conditions that present chances for progress, advancement, or profit.

Rationally

Pertaining to the use of reason or logical thinking in the decision-making process, often involving analytical and critical methods to solve problems.

Prior Knowledge

The information, understanding, and skills that an individual already possess before learning new information or gaining new experiences.