Which statement about the friendships of children under the age of 2 years is TRUE?
A) They appear to be able to select, prefer, and have more positive interactions with some children over others.
B) They show some preference for playing with some children but show no other differential behaviour toward these preferred playmates.
C) They show more positive affect toward some children but do not appear to be more likely to seek them out as playmates.
D) They are incapable of having a preferred playmate.

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Research has shown that children under the age of 2 years can select, prefer, and have more positive interactions with some children over others. This suggests that they are capable of forming friendships at a very young age. Option B is incorrect because research has shown that infants under the age of 2 years do show differential behavior toward preferred playmates. Option C is partly incorrect because infants may also be more likely to seek out their preferred playmates. Option D is incorrect as research has shown that infants do demonstrate a preference for certain playmates.

Which Statement About the Friendships of Children Under the Age