Sally is playing ball with her friend Anne.When Anne leaves the ball on the couch and goes to the bathroom,Sally hides the ball behind the TV.Sally expects Anne to look for the ball on the couch when she comes back because Anne does not know the ball was moved while she was in the bathroom.Sally is demonstrating that she understands Anne has her own thoughts and intentions that are different from Sally's.Sally has developed

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Sally's understanding that Anne has her own beliefs and expectations, which may be different from reality or Sally's own knowledge, is an example of "theory of mind." This cognitive ability allows individuals to recognize that others have their own thoughts, beliefs, and perspectives.

Sally Is Playing Ball with Her Friend Anne