Research has shown that infants as young as 1 year do not have an understanding of intentionality, but by age 2, children understand that people's behavior is often intentional.

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Research has shown that infants can understand some aspects of intentionality much earlier than age 2. By around 18 months, infants already demonstrate an understanding that people's actions are goal-directed, indicating an early grasp of intentionality.

Research Has Shown That Infants as Young as 1 Year