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
ANSWER:
d
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