The development of which of the following allows people to understand that other people may lie,be sarcastic,or make jokes,or use figures of speech?
A) animism
B) theory of mind
C) conservation
D) egocentric thought

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Theory of mind is the understanding of the mental states of others, such as their beliefs, emotions, desires, and intentions. It allows individuals to understand that others may have different perspectives and intentions than their own, including the use of sarcasm, humor, or figurative language. Animism refers to the belief that inanimate objects have conscious feelings and abilities, conservation is the understanding of the conservation of mass and volume, and egocentric thought refers to the inability to see things from another person's perspective.

The Development of Which of the Following Allows People to Understand