Which of the following statements is TRUE with regard to children's ability to understand others in middle and late childhood?

A. Children in this stage lack the abilities of cognitive inhibition and cognitive flexibility.
B. Perspective taking bears a high correlation with antisocial behavior.
C. Perspective taking improves children's ability to sympathize with those in distress.
D. Children in this phase show a gradual decrease in perspective taking.


Answer: C

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