Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding the Influence

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the influence of gender on peer relations?

• A)Girls are more likely than boys to associate together in larger clusters.
• B)Girls are more likely than boys to engage in competitive and risk-taking activities.
• C)Girls are more likely than boys to engage in collaborative discourse.
• D)From 4 to 12 years of age,the preference for playing in same-sex groups decreases.

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