Danielle went and rode her bike throughout the neighborhood after her mother had told her emphatically not to leave the yard. While riding her bike, she got grease from the bike chain all over her pants and socks. She believed this mess was punishment for disobeying her mother. In Piagetian terms, Danielle has a belief in

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Danielle's belief that the mess on her pants and socks was punishment for disobeying her mother demonstrates a belief in "imminent justice," which is a Piagetian concept that suggests children believe there is a direct connection between misbehavior and punishment. This belief typically begins to decrease as children move into Piaget's concrete operational stage, around the age of 7-12.

Danielle Went and Rode Her Bike Throughout the Neighborhood After