Carissa,a Five-Year-Old,was Given Two New Toys to Play With

question 27

Multiple Choice

Carissa,a five-year-old,was given two new toys to play with.She was told that one was a new toy for girls and the other was a new toy for boys.Carissa is most likely to

• A) play with both toys equally.
• B) play more with the toy that was meant for a boy.
• C) play more with the toy that was meant for a girl.
• D) play with the toy meant for a boy only when no one is watching.

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Definitions:

Discrete Stages

Distinct and separate phases within a process of development or change, where each stage is characterized by specific criteria that differ from those of other stages.

Deferred Imitation

The ability to reproduce or mimic the behavior of others after a delay, indicating a form of memory and cognitive development.

Cross-Culturally

Pertaining to or comparing between two or more cultures, often to understand differences and similarities in practices, values, or beliefs.

Reminders

Cues or signals that prompt the recall of information or motivate actions that might otherwise be forgotten.