There are two chimpanzees in an experimental design: a dominant one and a subordinate one. The subordinate can see two caches of food, but the dominant can see only one. If chimpanzees have a theory of mind, which of the caches of food do you predict the subordinate chimp will attempt to acquire?
A) The one in view of the dominant chimpanzee
B) The one hidden from the dominant chimpanzee
C) Neither
D) Both

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If the subordinate chimpanzee has a theory of mind, it would understand that the dominant chimpanzee cannot see the hidden cache of food. Therefore, it would likely attempt to acquire the food that is hidden from the dominant chimpanzee to avoid competition or potential aggression from the dominant chimpanzee over the visible food.

There Are Two Chimpanzees in an Experimental Design: a Dominant