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Yi-Chen

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According to Maccoby (1998), the tendency for preschool children to gravitate toward peers of the same sex has three distinct features. They include all EXCEPT which of the following?
 
  a. Segregation of playmates by sex occurs spontaneously.
 b. Children are interested in activities of the opposite sex peers, but resist to avoid being scorned.
  c. Boys don't enjoy the way that girls play, and girls dislike boys' style of play.
 d. Children are reluctant to play with opposite sex peers, even when doing gender-neutral activities.

Question 2

LaTanya is only two years old, and recently she has begun playing with an imaginary friend whom she has named Bonnie. LaTanya's parents wonder why this is occurring, as LaTanya has two older siblings and often has play dates with other children her own age. What would you advise her parents?
 
  a. I'm not sure While imaginary friends may promote some important social skills, they are so uncommon that one can't help but wonder why LaTanya needs Bonnie
  b. Watch out It is not a sure thing that this is a problem, but kids with imaginary friends have a tendency to develop fewer positive characteristics as they grow.
  c. Worry Research has found that children with imaginary friends have more difficulty making real friends later in life.
  d. Relax Having an imaginary friend is common and is associated with many positive characteristics.



janeli

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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

d



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