Whereas Early Childhood Includes the Ages from 2 to 5

question 169

Multiple Choice

Whereas early childhood includes the ages from 2 to 5 years, middle childhood can best be defined as the

• A) blank slate period.
• B) years from 6 to 12.
• C) years from 6 to 9.
• D) time of greatest gains in height and weight.

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