Coolihan and Colleagues (2000)investigated How Peer Interactions May Be Connected

question 22

Multiple Choice

Coolihan and colleagues (2000) investigated how peer interactions may be connected to learning readiness in children who are from poor families.According to their findings,which of the following types of children are more likely to be inattentive in class and less motivated to learn?

• A) children who engage in disruptive behavior during peer play
• B) children who only engage in play activities when parents are present
• C) children who engage in positive interactions with peers
• D) children who hover around play activities but do not interact with peers

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