Considering How Early Intervention Programs to Improve Intellectual Development-Such as the Abecedarian

question 4

Multiple Choice

Considering how early intervention programs to improve intellectual development-such as the Abecedarian Intervention program-have shown marked improvements in the IQ of participants,it can be inferred that the main reason children from low SES families earn lower scores on IQ tests is that:

• A)the parents have difficulty providing an intellectually stimulating environment for their children.
• B)the genes for lower intelligence are passed down from the parents to the children.
• C)IQ tests are culture-fair tests.
• D)IQ tests fail to test for street-smarts and practical intelligence.

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Definitions:

Brushes

Components made of conductive material that transmit electrical current between stationary wires and moving parts, often found in motors and generators.

Commutator

A rotary electrical switch in certain types of electric motors and generators that periodically reverses the direction of current flow through the rotor.

AC Generator

An alternator in a vehicle that converts mechanical energy into alternating current electricity to power electrical systems.

Diodes

Semiconductor devices that allow current to flow in one direction, often used in electronics to rectify, switch, or modulate signals.