Alfred went to school and was surprised to learn that the big computer box in the corner of the play area held lost-and-found items rather than a computer. One day, Alfred's friend, Erika, lost her sweater. He told her to look in the play area. She didn't think of looking in the computer box, and Alfred was surprised. He thought that everyone knew that the computer box held lost items. Alfred did not understand

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Alfred did not understand that Erika could have a different belief or perspective from his own, which is an example of not understanding false belief. He assumed that because he knew the computer box was for lost-and-found items, Erika would also know, not recognizing that she could believe differently.

Alfred Went to School and Was Surprised to Learn That