Racial Gap Flashcards
1
Q
What Racial Gaps were found?
A
authors found significant gaps in cognitive, social emotional and academic skills between African-American infants, toddlers and preschoolers and Caucasian boys, with African American boys scoring lower than Caucasian boys
2
Q
What contributed to this racial gap?
A
When author controlled for SES, demographic factors and financial resources, gaps disappeared. Not associated with Genetics
3
Q
What recommendations are based on this?
A
1) Provide toys to support social emotional development for AA boys.
2) Income enhancement programs like WIC are important.
3) Provide behavior health programs to mothers and children.
4) Support maternal education.
