Which developmental concerns are associated with lower quality care of infants and young children?

While social competence and gross motor skills can be influenced by the quality of care, lower quality care is more directly associated with negative outcomes. Children receiving better care typically develop improved social skills and gross motor abilities, whereas poor care is more likely to result in deficits in these areas rather than explicitly causing problems.

This choice is incorrect as lower quality care does not enhance cognitive and social competence. On the contrary, it often leads to reduced opportunities for learning and social interaction, which are critical for developing these competencies. Higher quality care is linked to better outcomes in both cognitive abilities and social relationships.

Similar to the previous choices, lower quality care does not lead to better language skills. In fact, children in subpar care environments may experience delays in language development due to less interaction and fewer opportunities for language-rich experiences.