Which of the following statements is true of the ability to lie in early childhood?
A) Generally, children are capable of saying simple lies at 3 years.
B) The better the performance at a false belief task, the lower the child's ability to lie.
C) As children age, they are more likely to lie to hurt others' feelings.
D) Being able to lie at a young age is positively associated with autism.

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Children typically begin to say simple lies around the age of 3 years. This development coincides with their growing understanding of others' thoughts and feelings, a cognitive milestone that enables the basic deception involved in lying.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Ability