According to the textbook, are Head Start and other intervention programs a good deal for the American taxpayer?
A. No-the gains observed in IQ disappear after leaving the program
B. Yes-intervention programs can stop the cycle of poverty
C. No-the two-year Head Start program is ineffective
D. Yes-the self-esteem of Head Start teachers increases
Answer: B
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