At about the age of four, children begin to realise that a person's actions are often connected to the thoughts that he or she has. What kind of task is often used to determine when children grasp this concept?

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False-belief tasks are used to assess a child's understanding that others can have beliefs about the world that are different from reality and from their own beliefs, indicating an understanding of the connection between thoughts and actions.

At About the Age of Four, Children Begin to Realise