Research suggests that the abstract categories "good" and "bad" are ____.
A) not acknowledged by children until they reach ages 9-10
B) not acknowledged by children until they reach ages 5-6
C) understood by children as early as age 2 1/2, if not earlier
D) understood even at birth, and certainly by 3 months after birth

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Research suggests that children as young as 2 1/2 years old are able to understand and differentiate between abstract categories such as "good" and "bad", demonstrating a basic understanding of morality and values.

Research Suggests That the Abstract Categories "Good" and "Bad" Are