According to the text,media reports of a whole generation of "crack babies"
A) underestimated the problem.
B) led to policy reform where reform was needed.
C) were not informed by empirically-based studies.
D) should have focused on "meth babies" instead.

Question

According to the text,media reports of a whole generation of "crack babies"​
A) ​underestimated the problem.
B) ​led to policy reform where reform was needed.
C) ​were not informed by empirically-based studies.
D) ​should have focused on "meth babies" instead.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The text argues that media reports of "crack babies" were not informed by empirically-based studies and often exaggerated the effects of prenatal cocaine exposure. It suggests that the negative stereotypes associated with these reports had harmful consequences for affected children and their mothers. There is no evidence in the text that the media reports underestimated the problem, led to policy reform, or should have focused on "meth babies" instead.

According to the Text,media Reports of a Whole Generation of "Crack