Table 3b.
Study 2: 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 | 25% | 94% | 13% |
| 4-year-olds | 69% | 50% | 19% |
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