AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

ADOLESCENCE PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
At what age do children begin to understand that their actions affect those around them?
A
3 years
B
4 years
C
5 and 6 years
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In the first year of life, babies make predictions about what things cause other things to happen. By preschool, children are proficient at learning about causes and their effects.

Detailed explanation-2: -Children are able to begin understanding consequences around age 6 and are much better at it around age 13. Parents and caregivers need to adjust their expectations accordingly. And consequences should never be given to punish children for their decisions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Preschoolers understand more about opposites – for example, high/low. They know the names of letters and numbers out of order and can count to 10. Your child might remember their own address and know the difference between left and right. Children’s language develops a lot at 4-5 years.

Detailed explanation-4: -4-to 5-Year-Old Development: Emotional and Social Development. Your self-centered child is now figuring out that it is not always about them. At this age, children are starting to understand about other people’s feelings. Your 4-to 5-year-old should be better able to work through conflicts and control their emotions.

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