According to Kochanska and her colleagues (2002), young children
A) do not feel guilt.
B) are aware of right and wrong.
C) indicate pleasure following doing something wrong.
D) do not have the capacity to show empathy toward others.

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According to Kochanska and her colleagues (2002), young children are aware of right and wrong. They may not feel guilt or show empathy toward others at a young age, but they are able to distinguish between what is right and wrong. Choice A and C are incorrect as young children do feel guilt and do not necessarily indicate pleasure after doing something wrong. Choice D is incorrect as young children may not show empathy toward others, but it does not mean they do not have the capacity to do so.

According to Kochanska and Her Colleagues (2002), Young Children