A few days ago,Karen's parents disciplined her because she refused to eat her green beans.Today,when her parents announced that they were going to get a divorce,Karen cried,"Is it because I was bad? I'll be good!" Karen's conclusion that her failure to eat her green beans is the reason her parents are getting divorced reflects the concept of:

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Karen's conclusion reflects the concept of theory-theory, which is the idea that children naturally construct theories to explain their observations and experiences, even if these theories do not accurately reflect reality. In this case, Karen is trying to make sense of her parents' divorce by connecting it to her own behavior, which is a misunderstanding but reflects her attempt to explain the situation with her limited understanding.

A Few Days Ago,Karen's Parents Disciplined Her Because She Refused