Two children are playing. They chase each other, play keep away, and then pretend to be superheroes. The children are probably
A) engaged in parallel play.
B) girls.
C) boys.
D) involved in associative play.
C) boys. Rough and tumble play, chase, keep-away games, superhero warrior games, and competitive sports are more common among boys.
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a. deviated from the norm of her family. b. presented difficulties adapting to life's demands. c. expressed personal distress to her therapist. d. was hospitalized for suicidal ideation.
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