Susan and James Are Both 3 Years Old

Multiple Choice

Susan and James are both 3 years old. They are playing together and a conflict has just erupted regarding who will drive the car and who will drive the truck. What effect will this conflict have?

A) It will teach Susan and James to fight over things instead of sharing.
B) It will develop their aggressive social skills and hinder the development of more positive social skills.
C) It will help develop their cognitive skills by creating opportunities to learn about the mental processes of others.
D) It will help develop their cognitive skills but will probably hinder the development of their positive social skills.
E) It will teach them to seek out same-sex playmates in the future.