Autistic children are likely to report that ________ when performing the Sally-Anne task.
A)Sally will look in the location in which Anne has put the marble
B)Sally will look in the location where she originally put the marble
C)Sally will move the marble back to its original location
D)Sally will prefer to focus on her own thoughts and not look for the marble

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The Sally-Anne task is designed to test theory of mind, which is the ability to understand that others have beliefs, desires, and intentions that are different from one's own. Autistic children often struggle with this concept. In the task, Sally puts a marble in a basket and leaves the room; Anne then moves the marble to a box. When asked where Sally will look for the marble upon returning, children with a developed theory of mind will say she'll look where she originally put it, understanding that Sally doesn't know the marble has been moved. However, autistic children are more likely to report that Sally will look in the new location, indicating a difficulty in understanding that Sally's belief about the marble's location has not changed.

Autistic Children Are Likely to Report That ________ When Performing