Asked by Marwa Almarwani on Jun 07, 2024

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A longitudinal study of 2,402 low-income families examined the behavior of children (preschoolers as well as older children) before the mother started working and after they had been placed in day care. The results showed

A) no behavioral changes in the preschoolers, and slight benefits for the older kids.
B) negative effects on the preschoolers, and no changes for the older kids.
C) positive effects on the preschoolers, and negative changes for the older kids.
D) negative effects for both the preschoolers as well as the older kids.

Longitudinal Study

A research design in which the same subjects are observed over a period of time, often years or decades, to study changes and developments.

Low-Income Families

Households earning significantly below the median income of their geographical location, often leading to financial stress and limited access to resources.

Behavioral Changes

Modifications or adaptations in human or animal behavior, often as a result of psychological, social, or environmental factors.

  • Evaluate the impact of family configuration and relationships, including divorce and remarriage, on the adaptation of children.
  • Analyze the distinctions in parental approaches from different cultural backgrounds and their impact on child growth.
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Manjeet SekhonJun 12, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The study found no behavioral changes in preschoolers and slight benefits for older children after being placed in day care.