Suppose That Young Children Are Asked What Is Most Likely

question 37

Multiple Choice

Suppose that young children are asked what is most likely to be inside a small dog cage. They say "a dog." When they look inside, they see a chicken. To test the children's theory of mind, what would they likely be asked next?

• A) What color is a chicken?
• B) What do chickens and dogs have in common?
• C) If your friend came in the room and was asked what was in the dog cage, what would he guess?
• D) Which would make a better pet, a dog or a chicken?

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