Four- to six-year-old children understand that when a bad event happens,a person

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Research has shown that young children understand that after a bad event, a person may worry that it will happen again in the future. They also understand that the experience of the bad event is connected to the person's emotions and thoughts about the future. However, they may not fully grasp the concept that a person may also want to avoid thinking about the bad event. Choice A is incorrect because children do not necessarily understand that a person will actively avoid thinking about the bad event. Choice C is incorrect because children do understand the connection between past events and future thoughts. Choice D is incorrect because only choice B accurately reflects young children's understanding of the impact of a bad event on a person's thoughts and feelings.

Four- to Six-Year-Old Children Understand That When a Bad Event