Around the Age of ________, Children Already Show a Preference

question 65

Multiple Choice

Around the age of ________, children already show a preference to spend time with same-sex playmates.

• A) three
• B) one
• C) two
• D) one and a half

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Definitions:

Relative Deprivation Theory

A theory of social movements that focuses on the actions of the oppressed groups seeking rights or opportunities already enjoyed by others in the society.

Structural Functionalism

A paradigm based on the assumption that society is a unified whole that functions because of the contributions of its separate structures.

Relative Deprivation Theory

The hypothesis that individuals or groups who perceive themselves as being disadvantaged compared to others may experience feelings of anger or resentment.

Social Stratification

The division of society into groups arranged in a social hierarchy.