Jennifer's daughter,Christy,has just "graduated" from the local Head Start program.This fall,she will start kindergarten.According to current thinking about the maintenance of gains from early enrichment programs,which outcome is most likely?
A) If Jennifer makes sure Christy continues to get proper nutrition, Christy will continue through high school to perform better than her peers who did not participate in Head Start.
B) The gains Christy made on her IQ score while in the program will likely diminish after a year or two.
C) If Jennifer encourages Christy to feel motivated and positive about school, Christy will continue to benefit from her Head Start experience.
D) Christy will continue to reap the benefits of Head Start throughout her academic career.

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Research indicates that while early enrichment programs like Head Start can lead to initial gains in IQ and academic performance, these gains often diminish over time without continued support and enrichment.

Jennifer's Daughter,Christy,has Just "Graduated" from the Local Head Start Program