Researchers are testing three groups of children aged 2½,3½,and 4½ years of age.Which test should be administered to determine if these children have attained theory of mind?
A)conservation
B)object permanence
C)self-concept
D)false belief

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The false belief test is commonly used to determine if children have developed theory of mind, which is the ability to understand the beliefs, desires, and intentions of oneself and others, and how they may differ from reality. The false belief test assesses if children understand that others may hold false beliefs about situations, and is typically administered around 4 years of age when theory of mind is believed to begin emerging. Conservation, object permanence, and self-concept do not directly assess theory of mind.

Researchers Are Testing Three Groups of Children Aged 2½,3½,and 4½