Studies of prosocial behavior in children have found which of the following statements to be correct?

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Studies have consistently found that increases in emotional knowledge, particularly in empathy and perspective-taking, are related to increases in prosocial behavior in children. Option A is incorrect as research has found that children actually engage in more prosocial behaviors as they get older. Option C is incorrect because as children grow older, they become better able to interpret and understand nonverbal cues, and can respond to social cues in more nuanced ways. Option D is incorrect as research has shown that children vary in their emotional reactions to another's distress, with some displaying greater empathy and concern than others.

Studies of Prosocial Behavior in Children Have Found Which of the Following