In the Primary Mental Health Project Begun in 1958 in Monroe

question 13

Multiple Choice

In the Primary Mental Health Project begun in 1958 in Monroe County,New York,1^st graders were evaluated in a variety of ways in order to determine which early risk factor might predict later maladjustment.Of all the assessments done on those first graders,which one was the best predictor of mental health problems later?

• A)Teachers' assessments of classroom conduct
• B)Personality tests
• C)School attendance records
• D)Nomination by peers for negative roles in a class play

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