In which of the following two scenarios does Grace demonstrate that she has developed theory of mind?
(1)Grace accidentally pops Max's red balloon.Max is furious and heartbroken.Grace tells her mother "Max thinks I did it on purpose."
(2)Grace and Max play contentedly side by side with their blocks.Max builds a tower and Grace pushes it over believing that Max will think,as she does,that watching it fall is fun.
A)Scenario (1)only
B)Scenario (2)only
C)Scenarios (1)and (2)
D)Neither scenario

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In Scenario (1), Grace is able to understand that Max has a belief about her intentions even if it is different from her own. This shows that she has developed a theory of mind by acknowledging that others have their own thoughts, beliefs, and intentions. In Scenario (2), Grace is not considering Max's perspective or beliefs, but rather assuming that Max will think like she does. Therefore, Scenario (2) does not demonstrate that Grace has developed theory of mind.

In Which of the Following Two Scenarios Does Grace Demonstrate