Jack, who is 9 years old, is curious about his own sex organ. What would a psychologist say that Jack lacks?

A. the understanding that other humans also have sex organs
B. the ability to understand what a sex organ is
C. the ability to reflect on his behavior related to his sex organ
D. the ability to gain pleasure from his sex organ


Answer: C

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