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)sense of self-reflection.
B)theory of mind.
C)sense of identity.
D)self-concept.

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Theory of mind is the ability to understand that other people have their own thoughts, feelings, and perspectives that may differ from one's own. This development typically occurs around age four and five, which explains why Sammy is better able to understand his friends' feelings at five years old compared to when he was three. The other options do not fully capture this aspect of social and cognitive development.

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