Lying to avoid punishment is essentially universal among children by the time they are about ___ years of age.
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 7

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research has shown that children as young as 2 years old can tell lies, but lying to avoid punishment typically emerges around age 5. Therefore, option C (5 years) is the most appropriate choice. Options A, B, and D are too young and do not fully capture the developmental timeline of lying in children.

Lying to Avoid Punishment Is Essentially Universal Among Children by the Time