Question

what surprising conclusion did researchers find about young childrens behavior? ela.e1.aor.2.2 evaluate supporting details an author uses to develop a central idea(s) over the course of an informational text. they tend to act in favor of their own interests before thinking about others. they only care about their own happiness. they can feel both pleasure and sympathy toward others at the same time. they refuse to share unless they like the other child they are playing with.

Explanation:

The first two options describe self-centered behavior which is a common, non-surprising assumption about young children. The fourth option is also a narrow, expected social behavior. The third option is surprising because it contradicts the stereotype that young children are only self-focused, showing they can experience conflicting, other-oriented and self-oriented emotions simultaneously.

Answer:

C. They can feel both pleasure and sympathy toward others at the same time.