The Text's MAIN Message Is That Early Childhood Poverty

question 42

Multiple Choice

The text's MAIN message is that early childhood poverty:

• A) always has a serious negative impact on development.
• B) can have a serious negative impact on development, unless caregivers are upbeat, sensitive, and loving.
• C) has little impact on development if, during elementary school, a family is no longer poor.
• D) is rare in the United States.

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