Before a child can display empathy and altruistic behaviors,the child needs to have ______ cognition.

A) intelligent
B) Piagetian
C) social
D) empathic

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, showing an awareness of and sensitivity to their emotional state.

Altruistic Behaviors

Actions intended to benefit others without expecting anything in return.

Social Cognition

Refers to the processes used to understand and interpret the actions and intentions of others, including perceptions, attributions, and social interactions.