Looking at childhood in global perspective, we find that

a. childhood is a time of play and learning everywhere.
b. rich societies extend childhood much longer than do poor societies.
c. poor societies extend childhood much longer than do rich societies.
d. biological immaturity is the main factor that defines childhood.


b

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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