Poverty experienced during _____ will be MOST likely to have deleterious effects on intelligence.
A)early childhood
B)middle childhood
C)late childhood
D)the teenage years

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Early childhood is a critical period for brain development, including the development of intelligence. Poverty experienced during this period can have lasting effects on cognitive abilities, including language development, memory, and attention, due to lack of proper nutrition, healthcare, and stimulation. Research suggests that poverty in early childhood is particularly damaging to cognitive development and can lead to poorer academic outcomes later in life.

Poverty Experienced During _____ Will Be MOST Likely to Have