Harshly treated children react with resentment and a chronic sense of being personally threatened, which prompts
A) timid, but more social, behavior.
B) a strong internalization of moral rules.
C) a focus on the self's distress rather than a sympathetic orientation to others' needs.
D) increased genetic risk for aggression.

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Harshly treated children often develop a strong focus on their own distress, rather than developing a sympathetic orientation towards others. This can lead to self-centered behavior and a lack of concern for the needs of others.

Harshly Treated Children React with Resentment and a Chronic Sense