When Children Are Presented with a Story About a Character

Multiple Choice

When children are presented with a story about a character who broke a rule and are asked to assign blame and responsibility, children tend to

A) approach the problem in a manner fundamentally different from that employed by adults.
B) determine whether the story character is responsible for any damage before deciding on a punishment.
C) believe, accurately, that their parents will judge the character more harshly than they do.
D) focus their attention solely on the extent of punishment required.