Mimi is shown a toy monkey. Then she is shown the monkey in doll clothing with a human-looking mask. Although its tail and ears are visible, Mimi thinks the monkey has become a child doll. This demonstrates the

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Mimi's inability to recognize the monkey as a monkey despite its visible tail and ears demonstrates her lack of theory of mind, which is the ability to understand that others have different thoughts and beliefs than oneself.

Mimi Is Shown a Toy Monkey