How Does Experience in Daycare Affect Children's Social and Emotional

question 152

Multiple Choice

How does experience in daycare affect children's social and emotional development?

• A) There are no differences on these dimensions between children in daycare and those not in daycare.
• B) Children with daycare experience show lower levels of cooperation and affection.
• C) Children in daycare are more peer-orientated and play at higher developmental levels.
• D) Daycare is associated with lower language and cognitive skills.

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