Davis (1983) found that intellectual realism in young children was ______ by their depiction of the relationship between two objects.

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The question is asking for the word that completes the sentence in a way that makes sense. "Intellectual realism" means that children understand that objects exist even if they cannot currently see them. Therefore, the word that completes the sentence should show that the children's understanding was affected by their depiction of the relationship between two objects. "Tempered" means "adjusted" or "moderated," which suggests that their understanding was influenced but not necessarily improved or enhanced. This makes the most sense in the context of the sentence. The other choices ("facilitated," "accentuated," "encouraged," and "promoted") suggest a more positive impact on the children's understanding, which is not necessarily supported by the information given in the question.

Davis (1983) Found That Intellectual Realism in Young Children Was