Bea does not think she deserves a time-out for hitting Arthur,her brother,since she hit him accidentally.She tells her mother that she should be punished only when she intentionally hits Arthur.Bea's explanation for her action reflects the operation of _____.

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As children develop into moral autonomists,intentions become more important than consequences.They recognize that in judging an action,one must consider the actor's intentions as well as the consequences.

Bea Does Not Think She Deserves a Time-Out for Hitting