Imagine the following scenario: In a research study of theory of mind,children are shown a candy box with the lid closed.The researcher asks them to predict what is in the box.Naturally,the children say,"Candy." Next,the researcher shows the children that,in reality,there are pencils in the box.Finally,the researcher asks the children to predict what a friend will say is in the box.________ 4-year-olds would most likely tend to say ________

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Imagine the following scenario: In a research study of theory of mind,children are shown a candy box with the lid closed.The researcher asks them to predict what is in the box.Naturally,the children say,"Candy." Next,the researcher shows the children that,in reality,there are pencils in the box.Finally,the researcher asks the children to predict what a friend will say is in the box.________ 4-year-olds would most likely tend to say ________

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Nonautistic 4-year-olds would most likely stick to their initial response and say "candy," despite knowing that pencils are actually in the box. They may have difficulty predicting someone else's response based on their own perspective taking. Autistic children may also have difficulty with theory of mind tasks like this, but the question specifically asks for the response of nonautistic 4-year-olds. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Imagine the Following Scenario: in a Research Study of Theory