Author Question: Maria's cognitive development seems to be slower than the rest of her classmates'. Many things in ... (Read 93 times)

evelyn o bentley · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

Maria's cognitive development seems to be slower than the rest of her classmates'. Many things in her environment might be impairing her cognitive development. Which factor has not been shown to impair cognitive development?

a. poverty
b. noise
c. malnourishment
d. electronic games

Question 2

A school board educational committee in a rural community is contemplating how to help deprived children improve their academic performance. Which elements do they need to emphasize outside of the classroom, according to developmental psychologists?

a. A decrease in extracurricular activities
b. A good balance between play time and study time
c. The inclusion of more material rewards at home
d. The presence of a supportive and stimulating adult at home