George belches loudly in his preschool class, and his teacher reprimands him for his behavior. A few minutes later Judy pinches Thel and makes her cry. In evaluating these acts, preschool classmates are likely to _____ .

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Preschool children are more likely to evaluate physical harm (like pinching) as worse than social convention violations (like belching loudly), thus viewing Judy's act as naughtier than George's.

George Belches Loudly in His Preschool Class, and His Teacher