Which of the Following Defines What Is Meant by the Term

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following defines what is meant by the term gaps in development or splinter skills?

• A)advanced skills that lead to the development of higher level skills
• B)behaviors developed in isolation from related skills
• C)deficits in basic skills
• D)patterns of skill acquisition that the average child follows

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Definitions:

Impoverished Urban Area

A part of a city characterized by poverty, inadequate living conditions, and often a lack of access to basic services.

Charter Schools

Publicly funded independent schools established by teachers, parents, or community groups under a charter with a local or national authority.

Harlem, New York

A famous neighborhood in the borough of Manhattan, known for its significant African-American cultural, social, and artistic history.

Public Schools

Educational institutions that are funded and run by the government and are available to children without charge.