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Dennis, Wayne – 1973
This book reports the experiential deprivation and intellectual retardation of children from the Creche, a Lebanese social agency devoted to the care of foundlings from birth to 6 years. Begun in 1955, this study explored the role of environment, specifically, the effects of adoption, on IQ. Results showed that the mean IQ for both boys and girls…
Descriptors: Adoption, Child Caregivers, Disadvantaged Environment, Disadvantaged Youth
