An on going study of 1100 children in 10 American cities has found that those who had spent the most time in day care facilities had:
Correct answer: A. slightly advanced language skills and an increased rate of aggressiveness
- A. slightly advanced language skills and an increased rate of aggressiveness
- B. no influence on language skills or aggressiveness
- C. slightly advanced language skills and a decreased rate of aggressiveness
- D. slightly inferior language skills and a decreased rate of aggressiveness
Explanation
Research on extensive day-care experience found a small language advantage but also somewhat higher aggressiveness, possibly because of increased peer interaction. Thus, option a matches the reported pattern.
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