At about the age of 4, children begin to realize 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?
A) Intersensory redundancy tasks
B) Synaptic pruning tasks
C) Dynamic systems theory tasks
D) False-belief tasks

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False-belief tasks are commonly used to assess a child's understanding that other people can hold beliefs that are different from reality, and that these beliefs can guide their actions. This understanding typically develops around the age of 4.

At About the Age of 4, Children Begin to Realize