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Children's Ability

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Children's ability refers to the capacity of young individuals to understand and share the feelings of others, also known as empathy. It involves recognizing emotions in others and responding with appropriate emotional reactions.

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