Why might preschool programs for economically disadvantaged children be needed?

a. Because of a faulty assumption? they are not actually needed
b. Because these children generally perform less well on standardized intelligence tests
c. Because these children usually have fewer social skills and more emotional problems
d. Because the programs help make up for poor prenatal nutrition, which affects intelligence


b

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a. invalid because of the influence of the atmosphere effect. b. invalid because this syllogism does not involve a pragmatic reasoning schema. c. valid because this is indeed a valid syllogism and the logic is apparent. d. valid because this conclusion is believable.

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What is the first period of prenatal development?

A. conception B. embryonic C. germinal D. zygotic

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A) Developmental B) Personality C) Anxiety D) Substance abuse

Psychology