Freedman asked young children not to play with an enticing robot toy by threatening some with severe punishment and others with only a mild penalty.Much later,the same children had an opportunity to play with the robot again,this time with no threat of punishment.Results showed that the children
A)given the mild deterrent were first to play with the robot.
B)given the mild deterrent mostly resisted playing with it.
C)who played with the robot later feared being punished.
D)previously given the severe threat showed a great deal of anxiety when they neared the robot.

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The passage states that Freedman asked young children not to play with an enticing robot toy by threatening some with severe punishment and others with only a mild penalty. Later, the same children had an opportunity to play with the robot again, this time with no threat of punishment. The passage does not mention anything about the children who were given the mild deterrent being the first to play with the robot, so option A is incorrect. The passage also states that the children who were given the mild deterrent mostly resisted playing with the robot, making option B the correct answer. Option C is incorrect because there is no mention of the children who played with the robot later fearing being punished. Option D is incorrect because the passage does not mention anything about any of the children showing a great deal of anxiety when they neared the robot.

Freedman Asked Young Children Not to Play with an Enticing