Many Developmentalists Are Concerned That Modern Children Spend Too Little

question 188

Multiple Choice

Many developmentalists are concerned that modern children spend too little time _____.

• A) playing alone
• B) in rough-and-tumble play
• C) imitating adults
• D) engaged in active play

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