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Bennett, David S.; Bendersky, Margaret; Lewis, Michael – Developmental Psychology, 2002
Examined 4-year-olds for effects on IQ of prenatal cocaine exposure, exposure to other substances, risk factors, and neonatal medical problems. Found that maternal verbal IQ and low environmental risk predicted child IQ. Cocaine exposure negatively predicted children's overall IQ and verbal reasoning scores for boys only. Maternal harsh…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), At Risk Persons, Behavior Problems, Children