Which Statement Best Characterizes an Individual's Understanding of Beliefs and Desires

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which statement best characterizes an individual's understanding of beliefs and desires when he or she has acquired a theory of mind?

• A)Beliefs and desires are different mental states, and either or both can influence a person's conduct.
• B)Beliefs influence an individual's conduct only when they are concordant with that person's desires.
• C)Beliefs influence an individual's conduct only when they are discordant with that person's desires.
• D)Desires are generally more important than beliefs in determining an individual's behaviour.

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