Which of the Following Is NOT True About the Development

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true about the development of children's theories of mind?

• A) Developing theories of mind is a prerequisite for empathizing with other people.
• B) Children generally do not develop theories of mind until they are 6 years old.
• C) Children with siblings develop theories of mind more quickly than children without siblings.
• D) Sibling conflict is positively associated with children's ability to adopt another person's perspective.

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Definitions:

Gestalt Psychology

A theory of mind and behavior that proposes the human brain perceives things as whole patterns and configurations, rather than merely as the sum of their parts.

Psychoanalysis

A set of psychological theories and therapeutic techniques related to the study of the unconscious mind, founded by Sigmund Freud.

Humanistic Psychology

A psychological approach focusing on the comprehensive analysis of individuals and the distinctiveness of everyone's personal experiences.

Behaviorists

Researchers or practitioners who focus on observable behaviors rather than internal mental processes as the key to understanding psychological phenomena.