Ali watches his brother hide a toy under the pillow on the couch and then leave the room. A few minutes later, his sister comes in, finds the toy, and takes it outside. If Ali is 3 years old, and he is asked where his brother will look for the toy, what is he most likely to say?

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BA) At around 3 years of age, children are still developing their theory of mind, which is the ability to understand that others have beliefs, desires, and intentions that are different from their own. Therefore, Ali might not yet grasp that his brother does not know the toy was moved, leading him to say the toy is outside.B) However, it's also possible for a child around the age of 3 to start showing early signs of understanding theory of mind. If Ali is beginning to develop this understanding, he might correctly identify that his brother would still think the toy is under the pillow, because that's where his brother last saw it. This answer acknowledges the variability in developmental milestones among children.

Ali Watches His Brother Hide a Toy Under the Pillow