Which of the following is the reason why young children sometimes fail to solve problems?
A) Because young children often believe - unrealistically - that they can solve a problem by boldly forging ahead, without an explicit plan.
B) Because planning is hard work and if young children find that their plans often fail, they may see little point in investing the effort.
C) Because young children may expect parents and other adults to solve complex problems for them.
D) All of the above are reasons why children sometimes fail to solve problems.

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All three options listed are common reasons why young children sometimes struggle to solve problems. They may overestimate their abilities and try to tackle a challenge without a clear plan (option A), they may feel discouraged if their plans frequently fail (option B), and they may expect adults to handle complex problems for them (option C).

Which of the Following Is the Reason Why Young Children