Many School Systems Advocate Having Children Who Turn Five Just

question 84

Multiple Choice

Many school systems advocate having children who turn five just before the school entry deadline wait a year so that they will be more socially mature when they start kindergarten. What does the literature on IQ scores suggest about a possible consequence of this approach?

• A) The delayed schooling may lower their IQs.
• B) They may have higher IQs when they start school.
• C) There may be effects on achievement but not on IQ.
• D) Added social maturity may facilitate IQ development.

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Definitions:

Reinforced

Pertains to a behavior that is strengthened or made more likely to occur in the future because it has been associated with a positive or negative reinforcement.

Asocial Style

Displaying a lack of interest in social interactions or a preference for solitude over engaging with others.

Sociability

The quality of being sociable, or the willingness to engage in social interactions.

Social Anxiety

The fear of social situations that involve interaction with other people, primarily driven by worries of being judged or embarrassed.