The story goes that a young George Washington cut down his father's cherry tree with a hatchet. Young Washington was then asked who might have committed this act. Even though the boy feared punishment, George replied, "I cannot tell a lie; I cut down the cherry tree." This story has taken on mythical proportions in the United States. Which of the follow functions does the myth best match?

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The story serves a psychological function by illustrating the virtue of honesty and the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions, which are key moral lessons for individual character development.

The Story Goes That a Young George Washington Cut Down