AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
High quality early intervention can enhance the development of economically disadvantaged children.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Early childhood intervention programs have been shown to yield benefits in academic achievement, behavior, educational progression and attainment, reduction in delinquency and criminality, and improved labor market success, among other domains.

Detailed explanation-2: -Research shows that beginning intervention with the developmentally delayed child at an early age produces effective results in terms of developmental progress in all areas of development such as motor, language, social, cognitive, and self-help skills.

Detailed explanation-3: -In a high-quality program, teachers engage children with learning strategies that are tailored to the age of the child and use an appropriate curriculum to structure the learning experience. A variety of supports are needed to facilitate these interactions so that high-quality teaching and learning can occur.

Detailed explanation-4: -Early intervention outcomes associated with children’s social and emotional development include increasing pro-social behaviour, improving self-esteem and reducing the incidence of clinically diagnosed mental health problems.

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