The Text Suggests That Children Benefit from Playing with Other

question 70

Multiple Choice

The text suggests that children benefit from playing with other children who are older and younger than they are. Why?

• A) Older children can model for younger children, providing scaffolding.
• B) Older children teach rules of discipline better than same-age children.
• C) Younger children allow children to escape reality, thereby fostering dramatic play.
• D) Younger children help older children practice their language skills better than same-age children.

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Dispositional Explanations

Attributions of behavior to stable internal factors, including personality traits and beliefs.

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