Which of the Following Best Summarizes the Research Findings of Whiting

question 118

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best summarizes the research findings of Whiting and Edwards' cross-cultural studies of children's preferences for same-sex playmates?

• A)Most cultures do not show marked same-sex playmate preferences.
• B)Same-sex playmate preference is common, but only in early childhood.
• C)Same-sex preference is common and intensifies with maturation.
• D)The degree of same-sex playmate preference fluctuates randomly between cultures.

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Assault

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Consent

involves the agreement or permission for something to happen or be done, especially in the context of mutual decisions or legal and ethical considerations.

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