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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Definitions:

Aggressively

A manner describing forceful actions or attitudes that are often assertive or bold, sometimes hostile.

Intergroup Contact

Interaction between members of different social or cultural groups, which can influence perceptions and reduce prejudice.

Stereotypical Thinking

The tendency to categorize individuals or groups into simplistic and fixed categories without allowance for individual variation or complexity.