Mariah Is 5 Years Old

question 129

Multiple Choice

Mariah is 5 years old. Which of the following statements about Mariah is true?

• A) Mariah is not yet capable of understanding that two people can believe different things.
• B) Mariah will use advanced memory strategies to solve false belief tasks.
• C) Mariah is aware that she and other people can hold false beliefs.
• D) Mariah understands that she can hold false beliefs but does not yet apply this knowledge to other people.

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Definitions:

Propriate Striving

The effort to achieve goals that are consistent with one's self-image and essential aspects of the personality, as outlined by Gordon Allport.

Factor Analysis

A statistical method used to identify clusters of related variables, often applied in psychology to explore underlying factors in personality, intelligence, and other areas.

Statistical Analysis

The process of collecting, exploring, and interpreting data to discover underlying patterns, trends, and relationships, using mathematical theories and formulas.

Free Association

A psychoanalytic method where the patient vocalizes their immediate thoughts and feelings without any form of censorship to reveal underlying unconscious processes.