Table 3a.
Study 1: Percentage of children giving each kind of causal explanation for inconsistent outcomes at least once by age group
| Category switch | Causal function | Causal action | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-year-olds | 31% | 56% | 19% |
| 4-year-olds | 56% | 69% | 6% |
| 5-year-olds | 69% | 56% | 19% |