Which of the following statements is true about friendships during early school age?

A. Children of this age prefer mixed-sex play groups.
B. Children tend to evaluate each other on the basis of intentions which are usually seen as positive
C. Children like to let adults "sit in" on peer play sessions so that they can benefit from the adult's advanced play and problem solving.
D. Children tend to have a rather rigid approach to issues of social responsibility, so that peer play is frequently disrupted by quarrels, "tattling," and hard feelings about injustices.


Answer: D

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