Shane,who is four years old,had stolen some money lying on the coffee table three days ago.Ever since he stole the money,Shane has been a little gloomy.When Shane's mother informed him that he will not be able to watch his favorite cartoon show as they were expecting guests that evening,Shane felt he deserved this as punishment for stealing and did not throw a tantrum.Shane's acceptance of his mother's word without a tantrum reflects the operation of _____ in this scenario.

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Immanent justice refers to the belief that one's actions lead to inevitable consequences, often seen in children at a young age. Shane's acceptance of not watching his favorite show reflects his understanding of immanent justice, as he feels he deserves to be punished for his previous actions of stealing. The other answer options do not apply to this scenario as they relate to more complex moral reasoning and decision-making.

Shane,who Is Four Years Old,had Stolen Some Money Lying on the Coffee