Observation of advanced social development in young culturally deprived children led to an examination of social maturity scores and intelligence scores in relation to each other and in relation to chronological ages of 99 Head Start children. Results indicate a high incidence of above average socialization among children of low to average mental ability. Causes are suggested and implications for the preschool education of deprived children are presented.
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