Research indicates that Head Start programs
A) fail to produce even short-term improvements in participants' mental skills.
B) contribute to dramatic long-term gains in participants' intelligence test scores.
C) promote aptitude benefits,which generally fade over time.
D) are beneficial only to participants from very intellectually stimulating home environments.

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Research shows that while Head Start programs do lead to short-term improvements in participants' cognitive abilities, these gains typically fade over time. This indicates that the programs provide aptitude benefits that are not sustained in the long run.

Research Indicates That Head Start Programs