Martha is planning on enrolling her young son in "The Wee Care Learning Center"
day care in town, which has been owned and staffed for the last six years by five former elementary teachers. According to research discussed in the textbook, which of the following can Martha expect concerning the effects of the day care on her son?
a. The day care experience will weaken her son's attachment to her.
b. Her son will begin to exhibit behavior problems that he did not previously have.
c. Her son will experience increases in social and cognitive skills.
d. Her son's language skills will decrease.
ANSWER: c
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