All of the following are reasons why children from a lower socioeconomic status (SES) do not do as well in school as children from middle or high SES EXCEPT
a) children from middle and high SES groups are born with genetically superior IQ potential.
b) children from low SES groups often lack sufficient nutrition and may have more health problems.
c) children from low SES groups often attend inadequate or low-performing schools.
d) children from low SES groups often live in cramped conditions and lack adequate space and learning tools (books, computer, etc.) to do their homework.
a
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