A failure to develop a typical theory of mind has been linked to the development of ____ (Gopnik,Capps,& Meltzoff,2000).
A)Down syndrome
B)depression
C)autism spectrum disorder
D)language anomalies

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Research has demonstrated that individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have difficulties in developing a typical theory of mind, which is the ability to understand and infer the mental states of others. This deficit in theory of mind has been identified as a hallmark feature of ASD.

A Failure to Develop a Typical Theory of Mind Has