The "False Belief" Task Is Used to Assess

question 85

Multiple Choice

The "false belief" task is used to assess

• A) the difference between a sensorimotor and a preoperational thinker.
• B) the understanding that people may hold incorrect personal beliefs that influence their behaviors.
• C) a person's level of religiosity.
• D) how a person would reason about a moral.

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Definitions:

Dependent

A state or condition where someone relies on others for support, sustenance, or decision making.

Neurotic Trend

A pattern of behavior or thought characterized by significant anxiety or emotional disturbance, often stemming from unresolved inner conflicts.

Horney

Karen Horney, a psychoanalyst known for her theories on neurosis, personality development, and the concept of "basic anxiety."

Aggressive Personality

Behaviors and attitudes associated with the neurotic trend of moving against people, such as a domineering and controlling manner.