Describe the Factors Thought to Be Important in Making Compensatory

question 34

Essay

Describe the factors thought to be important in making compensatory education for disadvantaged students maximally effective. What could a opponent of compensatory education say to critics who argue that the benefits of effective compensatory education do not justify the costs of the programs?

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Definitions:

Medial Prefrontal Cortex

A region of the brain involved in decision making, personality expression, and moderating social behavior.

Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in processing emotions, including fear and pleasure, crucial for forming memories associated with emotional events.

Neurotransmitters

Biochemical substances that facilitate communication between neurons in the nervous system.

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors

A class of medications used to treat depression by inhibiting the breakdown of monoamine neurotransmitters, increasing their availability in the brain.