Zahn-Waxler et al. found that mothers of compassionate toddlers were more likely to respond to their child's wrongdoing with statements such as,

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The statement "You made Doug cry; your biting hurt him." acknowledges the child's behavior, identifies the harm caused to the other person, and encourages empathy and understanding towards the other person's feelings. This type of response is more likely to promote compassionate behavior in the child. Options A, C, and D either use commands or focus on labeling the child as "naughty" and do not encourage empathy or understanding.

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