For his second birthday, everyone at Edward's party gave him toys as gifts except for his grandmother who gave him an envelope with $500 in savings bonds. Although this was his biggest gift, Edward was disinterested in this and preferred to play with the toys. Which of the following best explains why Edward did not consider this a rewarding gift?
A. He has not yet learned that some rewards are not tangible and cannot be played with.
B. He has not yet learned that money can be used to acquire things he wants, like toys.
C. He is too young to know the monetary value of items and thinks the toys are more expensive.
D. He thinks that being given an envelope for a gift is actually a form of punishment.
Answer: B
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