Which of the Following Statements About Play in Lower Animal

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about play in lower animal species is not true?

• A) Play is found in all animal species.
• B) Play is rarely found among adult animals.
• C) Play is characteristic of only the most sophisticated life forms.
• D) Human adults play more than the adults of other species.
• E) The connection between human and lower animal play is difficult to establish.

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