Jeffrey is a three-year-old who is beginning to make connections between people's thoughts, intentions, and behaviors. According to Wellman (2002), Jeffrey is developing
A)a theory of mind.
B)a temperament.
C)motor skills.
D)retinal disparity.

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According to Wellman (2002), the ability to understand that others have mental states that differ from one's own, such as beliefs, intentions, and desires, is referred to as a theory of mind. This ability typically emerges in children around 3-4 years old, which suggests that Jeffrey is developing this ability. Choices B, C, and D are not relevant to Jeffrey's development of understanding mental states.

Jeffrey Is a Three-Year-Old Who Is Beginning to Make Connections