Development of a Belief-Desire Theory of Mind Implies That a Child

question 39

Multiple Choice

Development of a belief-desire theory of mind implies that a child thinks that

• A) beliefs and desires are different mental states and that either or both can influence a person's conduct
• B) beliefs only influence one's conduct when they reflect one's desire
• C) beliefs only influence one's conduct when they are inconsistent with one's desires
• D) desires are more important than beliefs in determining a person's conduct

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