At 4 years old, Doug is told a story about Jimmy, a boy whose favorite toy has just been broken. When Doug is asked what Jimmy is feeling, Doug is likely to indicate

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At 4 years old, children typically have a basic understanding of emotions and can identify basic emotions like happiness and sadness. In this scenario, Jimmy's favorite toy has been broken, which would likely make him sad. Choice A (happiness) is unlikely because the situation described is negative. Choice C (shame) is too complex of an emotion for a 4-year-old to label in this scenario. Choice D (unable to predict) is unlikely because 4-year-olds have some understanding of emotions.

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