The ongoing longitudinal study in Kauai shows that the effects of low birth weight,birth injuries,and other birth complications can be counteracted by
A) a favorable home environment.
B) drug therapy.
C) large doses of megavitamins.
D) surgical intervention.

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The ongoing longitudinal study in Kauai has shown that a favorable home environment can counteract the effects of low birth weight, birth injuries, and other birth complications. This includes having parents who are nurturing, supportive, and provide a stable home life. For example, children who experienced birth complications but were raised in a positive home environment had better cognitive and behavioral outcomes compared to those who experienced birth complications and were raised in a negative home environment. Drug therapy, large doses of megavitamins, and surgical intervention are not effective in counteracting the effects of birth complications.

The Ongoing Longitudinal Study in Kauai Shows That the Effects