If the false-belief task is modified to involve real-world situations, some children younger than four years old can pass this task. This finding suggests that

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The finding that some children under four years old can pass a modified real-world version of the false-belief task suggests that their failure in the original task may have been related to aspects of the task itself, rather than a lack of understanding of others' knowledge. This supports option A as the correct answer. Option B is incorrect, as passing a modified task implies that children have developed theory of mind to some extent. Option C is also incorrect, as passing a real-world task suggests that children can demonstrate awareness of others' knowledge in both tangible and abstract contexts. Option D is incorrect, as there is significant evidence supporting the effectiveness of the false-belief task as an indicator of theory of mind.

If the False-Belief Task Is Modified to Involve Real-World Situations