Human Growth and Development CLEP Prep Practice Exam

What is the impact of daycare on a child’s social development?

1. no measurable impact

2. unsure due to lack of research findings

3. children in daycare are more likely to be tested positive for ADHD

4. children in daycare are better at building social relationships

The correct answer is: children in daycare are better at building social relationships

Daycare can have a significant impact on a child's social development. While option A suggests that there is no measurable impact, this is not true. Research has shown that daycare can have both positive and negative effects on a child's social development. Option B suggests that there is a lack of research findings. While some studies have been inconclusive, there is a substantial body of research that has found correlations between daycare attendance and social skills. Option C is incorrect because children in daycare are not more likely to test positive for ADHD. There is evidence that children who attend full-time daycare may have a slightly higher risk of ADHD, but this is not the same as a positive diagnosis. Option D is the correct answer, as research has consistently found that children in daycare are better at building social relationships than those who do not attend daycare. This may be due to increased opportunities for social interaction and exposure to a