According to Most Developmentalists, What Is the Effect of Interactions

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Multiple Choice

According to most developmentalists, what is the effect of interactions between children of different ages?

• A)It is detrimental because of the asymmetry of status, particularly for the younger child.
• B)It is stressful for most children and therefore avoided.
• C)It increases prosocial and leadership skills in older children and helps younger ones to learn when to seek assistance.
• D)It adds little because the experiences are redundant with sibling interactions.

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