One of the Ways That Child-Development Researchers Can Contribute to Sound

question 83

Multiple Choice

One of the ways that child-development researchers can contribute to sound family policy is by

• A)evaluating health-promoting policies and programs.
• B)allowing children to represent their own interests in society.
• C)working outside of the realm of government policies.
• D)controlling chronosystem influences.

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