Five-year-olds generally
a. cut, glue, paint, or manipulate play dough for the sheer sensory enjoyment of such activities.
b. enjoy “making something” with paints, scissors, or play dough.
c. are not very accurate in cutting, drawing, or sculpting and thus do not attempt to make specific objects.
d. do not yet have the cognitive skills to plan ahead and therefore do not engage in activities with a specific end result in mind.
ANS: B
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