The Majority of Early-Intervention Programs in the 1960s That Were

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Multiple Choice

The majority of early-intervention programs in the 1960s that were designed to enhance the intellectual development of poor children

• A) were well-planned, large-scale programs.
• B) initially increased children's IQ scores substantially.
• C) were ineffective in preventing assignment to special-education classes and decreasing the likelihood of being held back a year in school.
• D) had long-term effects on IQ scores.

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