Which of the Following Best Characterizes the Finding About Childhood

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best characterizes the finding about childhood morality by childhood psychologist Michael Tomasello?

• A) Children demonstrate the capacity to deceive before learning language.
• B) Because helping behaviors do not appear until two years of age, we cannot determine if they have innate components.
• C) Children must learn helping behaviors from their parents.
• D) Children exhibit helping behaviors before they learn speech.

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Definitions:

Middle Childhood

is a stage of development that typically ranges from around age 6 to 12, characterized by significant growth in cognitive, emotional, and social abilities.

Adolescence

The transitional stage of physical and psychological development that occurs between childhood and adulthood, starting with puberty.

Family Rules

Guidelines or expectations established by families to regulate behaviors and maintain harmony, reflecting values and beliefs unique to the family.

Authoritative

A parenting style characterized by high expectations of maturity, clear communication, and emotional warmth, which is associated with positive child outcomes.