Which of the Following Statements Is True About Parent-Child Interactions

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about parent-child interactions across cultures?

• A) Children in every culture lead their interactions with their mothers, and their mothers play a supporting role.
• B) Children in every culture see themselves as relational beings and respond to their mothers.
• C) Urban European mothers generally have less face-to-face contact with their infants than rural European mothers.
• D) Urban European mothers spend less time in physical contact with their infants than rural European mothers.
• E) Mothers from all cultures spend at least half their time in contact with their infants.

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