Donna Runs a Day Care Center

Donna runs a day care center.After many years of hard work,the business has grown and provides a steady income.Donna's daughter,Elaine,has asked Donna to give her a loan for a down payment on a business of her own.In order to provide this loan,Donna would have to cut expenses at the day care center,including reducing staff by at least two employees.What is the primary characteristic that points to a particular stage of cognitive functioning in Elaine's case?

A) She tries to decide how to make a living for herself.
B) She focuses her concerns on other people in her life for whom she is responsible.
C) She has developed logical thinking abilities.
D) She lets others take the consequences for her decisions.