During Piaget's transitional period, children
A) become more concrete in their thinking.
B) become more susceptible to influences by their peers as to what is right and wrong.
C) begin to value fairness.
D) demonstrate greater respect for adults' impressions of morality.

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During Piaget's transitional period (ages 7-11), children develop a sense of fairness and justice. They become more aware of rules and laws and they begin to value conformity to them. This is also known as the "concrete operational stage" where children are able to think more logically and understand cause-and-effect relationships. While they may still be influenced by their peers and adults, they begin to rely more on their own understanding of fairness and morality.

During Piaget's Transitional Period, Children