Nicole is considering sending her 8-month-old son Austin to a new academic learning center where infants are trained with letter and number flash cards. What would be the best advice to give her on the likely effects of this program?

A. Austin will likely score 10 to 15 points higher in IQ than agemates who attend do not attend this kind of program.
B. Although this program will not likely raise Austin's IQ, it will probably help him learn to read more quickly.
C. This program is as effective as a traditional early childhood program in promoting cognitive development.
D. This program could overwhelm Austin and cause him to withdraw, thereby threatening his interest in learning.

Answer: D

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