By What Age Do Children Begin to Exhibit Concern for and Try

question 99

Multiple Choice

By what age do children begin to exhibit concern for and try to comfort others without getting upset themselves?

• A) 6 to 9 months
• B) 18 to 25 months
• C) 2 to 2.5 years
• D) 3 to 3.5 years

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Definitions:

Delay of Gratification

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Academic Success

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