Why Might Preschool Programs for Economically Disadvantaged Children Be Needed

question 91

Multiple Choice

Why might preschool programs for economically disadvantaged children be needed?

• A) They are not needed; this idea is based on a false assumption
• B) Because these children generally perform less well on standardized intelligence tests
• C) Because these children usually have fewer social skills and more emotional problems
• D) Because the programs help make up for poor prenatal nutrition,which affects intelligence

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