The Realization That People Can Have False Beliefs Develops in a Majority

question 142

Multiple Choice

The realization that people can have false beliefs develops in a majority of children by the time they are _____ years old.

• A) 2
• B) 3
• C) 4
• D) 5

Grasp the concepts of prospect theory, including loss aversion and the framing effect on economic behavior.

Recognize the impact of hindsight bias and overconfidence in judging past and future events.

Identify how self-serving bias affects personal accountability and perception of events.

Understand the role and effect of confirmation bias in reinforcing existing beliefs and perceptions.

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Definitions:

Personality Development

Change in personality over time, including the development of adult personality from its origins in infancy and childhood, and changes in personality over the life span.

Ethnicity

A social construct that categorizes people based on common characteristics such as culture, language, ancestry, and beliefs.

Disorganized Thoughts

A symptom often seen in mental disorders where an individual's thinking is jumbled, making it hard to speak coherently or connect thoughts logically.

Early Experience

The events and influences that occur during the early stages of an individual's life, which can significantly impact behavior and development.