Which child(ren)below demonstrate(s)the existence of theory of mind?

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The child who hides his toys so his mother will not find them is demonstrating theory of mind because he is aware that his mother has a different mental state and knowledge than he does. He is hiding the toys because he knows she wants to take them away from him, even though he wants to keep playing with them.

Answer: C
 The child who assumes that everyone knows everything she knows is not demonstrating theory of mind, but instead is displaying egocentrism, which is a lack of understanding that other people have different mental states and knowledge than oneself.

Therefore, the correct choice is A.

Which Child(ren)below Demonstrate(s)the Existence of Theory of Mind