Some Children Focus Too Much on the Salient Aspects of a Situation

question 71

Multiple Choice

Some children focus too much on the salient aspects of a situation rather than what is important.For example,if a clown is giving directions,they will focus on the funny aspects of the clown rather than listen to the directions.When do children outgrow this behavior?

• A) Most outgrow it before they leave preschool.
• B) Most outgrow it by the time they are 10 to 12 years of age.
• C) Most outgrow it by the time they are 6 to 7 years of age.
• D) Most outgrow it by the time they go to college.

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