Which of the following statements about children's intergroup behavior is true?
A) Boys show a stronger same-race preference than girls.
B) Children are more accepting of discrimination in interpersonal settings (such as friendship choice) than in achievement settings (such as sports teammate choice).
C) White children are more likely to list other-race children as friends than are Black children.
D) Regardless of race or ethnicity, children reject discrimination until they reach high school, then become more accepting of it.

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Children tend to be more accepting of discrimination in interpersonal settings, like choosing friends, than in achievement settings, such as selecting sports teammates. This reflects a nuanced understanding of fairness and bias, where personal choices in friendships are seen as more subjective, while achievement settings are viewed through a lens of merit and fairness.

Which of the Following Statements About Children's Intergroup Behavior Is