The Lack of Cross-Gender Interaction in the Middle Childhood Years

question 78

Multiple Choice

The lack of cross-gender interaction in the middle childhood years means that

• A)girls and boys may not learn to like each other and have difficulty making cross-gender friendships.
• B)boys' and girls' friendships are restricted to members of their own sex.
• C)girls and boys do not have enough time or opportunity to learn about each other's differences and/or similarities.
• D)it is more difficult for boys and girls to build social competence.

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