Rough-And-Tumble Play Seems to Be Universal

question 78

Multiple Choice

Rough-and-tumble play seems to be universal.Evolutionary psychologists suggest that rough-and-tumble play evolved to

• A)provide physical exercise.
• B)help children jockey for dominance in their peer group.
• C)assess an opponent's strength.
• D)provide practice in skills used in fighting and hunting.

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