At five years old,Sammy is better able to understand his friends' feelings as compared to when he was three years old.Sammy is acquiring a
A)theory of mind.
B)self-concept.
C)sense of identity.
D)sense of self-reflection.

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Theory of mind refers to the ability to understand and attribute mental states, such as thoughts, beliefs, and emotions, to oneself and others. Sammy's improved ability to understand his friends' feelings suggests that he is developing a theory of mind. Self-concept, sense of identity, and sense of self-reflection refer to more complex psychological concepts that typically develop later in childhood and adolescence.

At Five Years Old,Sammy Is Better Able to Understand His