Two-year-old Sarah talks to her brother,who is wearing headphones and looking away,and becomes frustrated that he is (or seems to be)ignoring her.Sarah's misunderstanding is likely to do the fact that she has yet to develop: _____.
A)theory of mind
B)self-awareness
C)egocentrism
D)stranger anxiety

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Theory of mind refers to the ability to understand the mental states of others, such as their thoughts, intentions, beliefs, and desires. Children typically develop this ability around the age of 4, so Sarah may not yet understand that her brother is not intentionally ignoring her but rather occupied with something else. This lack of understanding may cause her frustration and confusion. Choice B (self-awareness) and Choice D (stranger anxiety) are not directly related to Sarah's misunderstanding in this scenario, while choice C (egocentrism) may contribute to her difficulty in understanding her brother's perspective, but it is less central to the issue than theory of mind.

Two-Year-Old Sarah Talks to Her Brother,who Is Wearing Headphones and Looking