In the discussion of the importance of primary socialization,the text reports that in general the number of words poor children learn by the age of three is _________ those learned by middle-class children.
A) approximately the same as
B) 10% fewer than
C) 20% fewer than
D) 50% fewer than

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Research has shown that by the age of three, poor children have heard 30 million fewer words than their middle-class counterparts, which is approximately 50% fewer words. This difference in language exposure can have significant effects on a child's cognitive development and future academic success.

In the Discussion of the Importance of Primary Socialization,the Text