Children Begin to Understand Three Mental States from 18 Months

question 125

Multiple Choice

Children begin to understand three mental states from 18 months to 3 years of age. According to Pratt and Bryant, a child realizes that looking leads to knowing what's inside a container by 3 years of age. This mental state of the child is known as ________.

• A) suspicion
• B) emotion
• C) desire
• D) perception

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Definitions:

Addiction Issues

Problems related to the compulsive need to use substances or engage in behaviors that become harmful.

Scientific Investigation

A methodical process used to study the natural world, often involving observations, experiments, and hypothesis testing.

Perceiving

The process by which individuals interpret and organize sensory information to give meaning to their environment, involving recognition, identification, and understanding of the stimuli.

Describing

The act of giving a detailed account or explanation of the characteristics, qualities, or events.