Which of the following statements about playing games in middle childhood is true?
A) Child-invented games are usually contests of individual ability.
B) Gains in perspective taking permit a transition to rule-oriented games.
C) School-age children today spend more time engaged in informal outdoor play.
D) For most children, joining community sports is associated with decreased self-esteem.

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As children progress through middle childhood, they become better able to understand and apply rules to structured games. This is due to gains in perspective taking, which allows them to think about the perspective of others and how to follow established rules.

Answer: C 
 Unfortunately, this statement is false. School-age children spend less time engaged in informal outdoor play and more time engaged in sedentary activities like screen time.

Answers A and D are both incorrect. Child-invented games can take on a wide range of formats, including both individual contests and cooperative activities, and joining community sports is generally associated with increased self-esteem for most children.

Which of the Following Statements About Playing Games in Middle