Eight-Year-Old Carlos and 9-Year-Old Theresa Are Arguing Over a Bag

Multiple Choice

Eight-year-old Carlos and 9-year-old Theresa are arguing over a bag of candy. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects their probable response to intervention?

A) They will stop fighting if an adult threatens to spank them or put them in time out.
B) They will stop fighting in an adult's presence but will resume the argument once the adult leaves ?the room.
C) They will view a directive to stop fighting and share as right, regardless of who states it.
D) They will not listen to anyone because candy involves a primary motivator, and their desire for it is too strong to control their actions.