Which Statement About Preschool Children's Prosocial Behaviour Is True

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which statement about preschool children's prosocial behaviour is true?

• A) Preschool children almost never engage in prosocial behaviour without explicit instruction from adults.
• B) The prosocial behaviour of preschoolers is unassociated with their later behaviour.
• C) Prosocial behaviour in preschoolers is generally associated with decreased altruism in adulthood, as prosocial preschoolers tend to rebel against their parents' expectations in adolescence.
• D) Children who spontaneously engage in prosocial behaviour tend to be more concerned with others' needs throughout childhood and adolescence than are their peers.

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