25: Research and Policies

Question 1

Poverty impacts on child development

Answer 1

Low birth rate, longer time in hospital, more likely to die in childhood, emotional/behavioral problems, abuse, neglect, violent crime, drop out of school. Parental behavior affected by neighborhood, SES. Limited resources

Question 2

Social policy

Answer 2

Planned actions to attain a social goal or solve problem - if by government, then called a public policy. Provide: information, funding, services, infrastructure.

Question 3

Primary prevention policies

Answer 3

Alter environmental conditions and prevent problems before they actually develop. e.g. legislation to prevent lead paint.

Question 4

Secondary prevention policies

Answer 4

Focus on improving quality of life for children that are already at risk.

Question 5

Head start beneficial?

Answer 5

Questionable - may have modest positive effects. 3/4 years may be too late for some improvements. Also there may be a fade in improvements because kids usually go to school/live in neighborhoods that don’t support.

Question 6

Head start program

Answer 6

Education, health, nutrition, mental health, social services, parental involvement

Question 7

Early head start effects

Answer 7

Improvements in socio-emotional behaviors found as late as 7 years after. Improved outcomes in language, emotional understanding, communication.