When a Child Understands That People Have Mental States, Such

question 39

Multiple Choice

When a child understands that people have mental states, such as thoughts, beliefs, and intentions, and that other people's mental states can be different from one's own, we say that the child has developed

• A)animism.
• B)egocentric thought.
• C)theory of mind.
• D)conservation.

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