Baillargeon's research on infants and false beliefs revealed that infants do have some understanding of other people's behavior and can recognize that their thinking might differ from other people's.This research is important because it establishes evidence that children under the age of four ____.

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Baillargeon's research on infants and false beliefs revealed that infants have a theory of mind, which is the ability to recognize that others may have different mental states or beliefs than themselves. This understanding is key to social cognition and communication, and is not fully developed until around age four. Therefore, option D, "possess a theory of mind" is the best choice. Options A, B, and C are not relevant to Baillargeon's research.

Baillargeon's Research on Infants and False Beliefs Revealed That Infants