Children become more empathetic and more inclined to prosocial behavior during the period of

A) young childhood.
B) middle childhood.
C) early adolescence.
D) later adolescence.

Middle childhood is the period between ages 6 to 12, during which children are developing social skills and learning about their social environment. During this period, children become more empathetic and are more inclined to engage in prosocial behavior, such as helping others and sharing. They also become better at understanding the perspectives and feelings of others, which is essential for empathy and prosocial behavior.