If two people accomplish the same feats while expending different amounts of effort, a 5-year-old is likely to say _____ is "smarter," whereas a 12- to 13-year-old will feel that _____ has the greater ability.

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Younger children often equate effort with ability, thinking that working harder means being smarter. Older children, however, start to understand that someone who can achieve the same with less effort might actually have greater ability.

If Two People Accomplish the Same Feats While Expending Different