During the Later Years of Middle Childhood,the Key Element of Children's

question 42

Multiple Choice

During the later years of middle childhood,the key element of children's friendships becomes

• A) complementary abilities.
• B) similar social and cultural backgrounds.
• C) having a good time together.
• D) reciprocal trust.

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Definitions:

Experimenter Bias

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Placebo Effect

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Sampling Bias

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Social Desirability

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