What does evidence from cohort studies suggest about the effect of social background on both cognitive and socio-emotional skills at school entry age?
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Correct answer: Social background is strongly linked to cognitive and emotional skills
Cohort research indicates that multiple indicators of social background — such as parental education, income, home conditions — are linked to both cognitive and socio-emotional competences at school entry.
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