Baron-Cohen, Leslie, and Frith (1985) developed a simplified test of false belief known as the ______ task.

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The simplified test of false belief developed by Baron-Cohen, Leslie, and Frith (1985) is known as the Sally-Ann task. This task involves presenting children with a story about two characters, Sally and Ann, who have a basket and a box respectively. Sally puts a marble in her basket and leaves the room, while Ann takes the marble out of the basket and puts it in her box. The child is then asked where Sally will look for the marble when she returns. This task measures the child's ability to understand that Sally's belief is different from their own and reflects a false belief.

Baron-Cohen, Leslie, and Frith (1985) Developed a Simplified Test of False