Which domain focuses on friendships and peer interactions for students with severe disabilities?

• A. Cognitive development
• B. Social development and functioning
• C. Sensory development
• D. Motor development

Answer: (B)

Social development and functioning is the area that focuses on how students interact with others, form friendships, and participate with peers in social situations. It covers skills like initiating conversation, sharing, cooperating, and understanding social cues, all of which are essential for building relationships and thriving in group settings. For students with severe disabilities, supporting social development helps with inclusion, peer relationships, and effective communication in everyday interactions.

Cognitive development deals with thinking, memory, problem-solving, and learning processes, not specifically the social aspects of relationships. Sensory development centers on processing and responding to sensory information from the environment. Motor development relates to movement and physical skills.