Five-year-olds who were surprised to discover that a Blind-Aids box contained pencils subsequently delighted in anticipating their friend's false belief about the contents of the box. This best illustrates that the children had developed a(n):

Correct answer: B. theory of mind

  • A. conventional morality
  • B. theory of mind
  • C. concept of conservation
  • D. secure attachment

Explanation

Understanding that another child can hold a belief different from reality, such as believing the box contains Band-Aids, demonstrates a theory of mind. Conservation concerns understanding that quantity remains constant despite changes in appearance.

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