While Language Skills Are Essential for Social Competence, a High

question 12

Multiple Choice

While language skills are essential for social competence, a high degree of verbal sophistication can sometimes lead to negative behaviors. For example, children with high language skills

• A) tend to have poor emotional control.
• B) often have low theory of mind scores.
• C) can be adept at relational aggression.
• D) can be intolerant of children with lower skill levels.
• E) often misapprehend the intentions of others.

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