Whiting and Edwards Studied Children in 12 Different Cultures with Respect

Whiting and Edwards studied children in 12 different cultures with respect to their preferences for same-sex playmates. They found

A) most cultures do not show the marked same-sex playmate preference seen in the U.S.
B) that the same-sex playmate preference is common, but typically declines during childhood
C) that the same-sex preference is common and increases during childhood
D) markedly varying degrees of preference across cultures