Prior to Acquiring a Belief-Desire Theory of Mind, What Do

question 149

Multiple Choice

Prior to acquiring a belief-desire theory of mind, what do young children think about the beliefs of others?

• A)People's beliefs match what is real and true.
• B)People randomly choose their own beliefs.
• C)False beliefs guide people's actions.
• D)Personal agency makes all beliefs correct.

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Definitions:

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Phineas Gage

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