What happens to the IQ gains that occur as a function of low-income children participating in the Project Head Start program?

A. The gains are maintained throughout life.
B. The gains result in even greater gains throughout life.
C. The gains fade within 2 or 3 years.
D. There were actually no real IQ gains.


Answer: C. The gains fade within 2 or 3 years.

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