If a Child Has Freedom of Choice Within Reasonable Limits

question 76

Multiple Choice

If a child has freedom of choice within reasonable limits

• A) they can exert control over this part of their lives.
• B) they can learn how to make decisions.
• C) they can learn how to accept the consequences of their decisions.
• D) they can learn how to make decisions and accept the consequences of their decisions.
• E) All of these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Theory of Mind

The ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, emotions, knowledge—to oneself and others, and to understand that others have beliefs, desires, and intentions different from one's own.

Theory of Mind

The ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, emotions—to oneself and others and understand that others have beliefs, desires, and intentions that differ from one’s own.

False-Belief Tasks

Psychological tests used to assess a child’s understanding that other people can have beliefs about the world that are different from their own, a crucial aspect of theory of mind.

Mental Modules

are hypothesized innate structures in the brain that allow individuals to perform complex cognitive tasks and process specific types of information.