Which of the Following Statements Is Supported by Research on Make-Believe

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is supported by research on make-believe play?

• A) Early make-believe is the combined result of children's readiness to engage in it and social experiences that promote it.
• B) In cultures where make-believe play is more frequent with older siblings than with mothers, the pretend play of toddlers is hindered.
• C) Most episodes of make-believe play during toddlerhood occur when children are playing with same-aged children.
• D) Children are more likely to combine play schemes into complex sequences when they are playing with agemates than when playing with caregivers.

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