Five-year-old Preetha draws clear lines between what types of games boys and girls should play and makes every effort to avoid playing with boys like her neighbor Kevin. Research has shown that preschoolers with attitudes like Preetha tend to be

When Ming, who is 18 months old, uses the word "kitty" to describe any small furry animal regardless of whether or not it is a cat is an example of ____

a. underapplication b. overextension c. underextension d. overregulation

Research demonstrates that make-believe play is

A) less frequent and rich in collectivist cultures than in individualistic cultures. B) a major means through which children extend their cognitive and social skills. C) usually initiated by toddlers rather than by their parents or older siblings. D) discovered by toddlers independently, once they are capable of representational schemes.