A Group of Boys Ages 9 and 10 Years Have

question 15

Multiple Choice

A group of boys ages 9 and 10 years have formed a "boys-only" club that is open to neighborhood and school friends who have skateboards.This should be interpreted as:

• A)behavior that encourages bullying and sexism.
• B)behavior that reinforces poor peer relationships.
• C)characteristic of social development at this age.
• D)characteristic of children who later are at risk for membership in gangs.

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