Siblings who are close in age tend to have a more advanced understanding of ________ because they have practice thinking and talking about mental states of others.

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Theory of mind refers to the ability to understand and attribute mental states (such as beliefs, desires, and intentions) to oneself and others. Siblings who are close in age tend to have more opportunities to practice thinking and talking about each other's mental states, which can lead to a more advanced understanding of theory of mind.

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