When children become aware that rules and laws are created by people, and can judge action by considering the actor's intentions as well as the consequences, they are displaying
A) immanent justice.
B) homonomous morality.
C) heteronomous morality.
D) autonomous morality.

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The statement describes the concept of autonomous morality, which is when individuals understand that rules and laws are created by people and can consider both the intentions of the actor and the consequences when judging an action. This typically develops in adolescence. Immanent justice (A) is the belief that any violation of rules will result in immediate punishment, regardless of the intentions or circumstances. Homonomous morality (B) is characteristic of young children and is based on the belief that rules are set by an authority figure and cannot be changed. Heteronomous morality (C) is also characteristic of young children and involves a belief that rules are set by an authority figure, but can be changed if that authority figure allows it.

When Children Become Aware That Rules and Laws Are Created