One Finding Which Implies That Formal Schooling Promotes Cognitive Growth

question 26

Multiple Choice

One finding which implies that formal schooling promotes cognitive growth is that

• A) students in a given grade score higher on many intellectual tests than children of the same age but in a lower grade
• B) students on extended-year school calendars outperform same-grade peers on regular calendars at the beginning of the next school year
• C) both of these
• D) none of these

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Definitions:

Secretin

A hormone secreted by the small intestine that stimulates the pancreas to release bicarbonate, neutralizing stomach acid.

Disaccharidases

Enzymes located in the small intestine that catalyze the breakdown of disaccharides into monosaccharides, facilitating absorption.

Small Intestine

A part of the digestive system where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients takes place, extending from the stomach to the large intestine.

Secretin

A hormone produced by the small intestine that stimulates the pancreas to release bicarbonate-rich fluid, aiding digestion.