A Local Community Center Asks You to Give a Presentation

question 32

Essay

A local community center asks you to give a presentation to parents-to-be on out-of-home care and its potential influence on child development.What points might you include in your presentation? Make explicit reference to the prevalence of out-of-home care and to the effects of the child's background,the quality of the care,and the amount of time spent in out-of-home care.

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Definitions:

Type A

Type A refers to a personality type characterized by competitiveness, high ambition, aggressiveness, impatience, and a high sense of urgency.

Ambitious

Describes a person with a strong desire to achieve success, often through hard work, persistence, and determination.

Type B

A personality type characterized by a laid-back, less competitive, and more reflective demeanor, often contrasted with Type A personality.

Laid Back

A description for a person or approach that is relaxed, unhurried, and untroubled by stress or urgency.