Maxi saw chocolate in the blue cupboard.While he was absent,his mother moved it to the green cupboard.What does it mean if a child thinks Maxi will return and look in the blue cupboard?
A)The child understands object permanence.
B)The child does not understand object permanence.
C)The child has "theory of mind."
D)The child does not have "theory of mind."

Question

​Maxi saw chocolate in the blue cupboard.While he was absent,his mother moved it to the green cupboard.What does it mean if a child thinks Maxi will return and look in the blue cupboard?
A)The child understands object permanence.
B)​The child does not understand object permanence.
C)​The child has "theory of mind."
D)​The child does not have "theory of mind."

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This indicates that the child has "theory of mind," which means they understand that other people have beliefs, desires, and intentions that are different from their own. In this case, the child understands that Maxi will still believe the chocolate is in the blue cupboard, even though it has been moved.

​Maxi Saw Chocolate in the Blue Cupboard

Maxi Saw Chocolate in the Blue Cupboard