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abc · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Some of the reasons why poverty exerts an influence on IQ include the following EXCEPT

a. children in low-income families may be undernourished, which may inhibit brain growth.
b. stress related to financial hardships may negatively impact parenting.
c. individuals who experience poverty are often less educated and may not be aware of the need to stimulate their infants with appropriate toys or books.
d. impoverished parents often speak to infants in ways that discourage creative thinking.

Question 2

The plasticity principle states that the child

a. responds flexibly to changes in his or her life experiences.
b. must be trained by parents to avoid consuming plastics.
c. progresses predictably through developmental stages.
d. asserts his or her individuality and cannot accurately be described by generalizations that apply to all children.