Jeremy's aunt just came home from vacation and brought him a gift.Jeremy hopes it is a new toy truck because he wants one very badly.When he opens the gift, Jeremy sees his aunt has brought him a coloring book.If Jeremy has achieved theory of mind, how will he respond and why?
A)"What a nice present," because he knows he will value the book later in life
B)"What a nice present," because he knows his aunt wants him to like the present and he wants her to be happy
C)"Oh man! I wanted a truck," because Jeremy is still exhibiting simplistic thinking
D)"Oh man! I wanted a truck," because he is not thinking about how his reaction will affect his aunt

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If Jeremy has achieved theory of mind, he will realize that his aunt brought him the gift out of love and wants him to be happy. He will also understand that expressing disappointment will hurt her feelings, so he will choose to show gratitude and appreciation for the gift.

Jeremy's Aunt Just Came Home from Vacation and Brought Him