Before age 8, children's descriptions of others focus on
A) concrete activities, behaviors, and commonly experienced emotions and attitudes.
B) inferences about personality, which are drawn together into organized character sketches.
C) sharp trait descriptions like "honest," "trustworthy," "polite," and "selfish."
D) their misdeeds and character flaws.

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Before age 8, children's cognitive and language abilities are still developing, so they tend to focus on concrete, observable aspects of people and their behavior rather than abstract personality traits or character sketches. They may describe someone as "funny" because they make them laugh, or "mean" because they saw them kick another child. However, they are less likely to make complex judgments or inferences about personality, which requires a more sophisticated understanding of human behavior and motivation.

Before Age 8, Children's Descriptions of Others Focus on