12 Questions
Which of the following is true about theory of mind in early childhood?
Theory of mind develops in early childhood.
What is theory of mind?
The ability to understand thinking processes in oneself and others.
At what age do children begin to use words that refer to mental processes?
Age 2
According to the research mentioned, at what age do most children recognize that Maxi will believe falsely that the chocolate is in the cabinet where he left it?
Age 4
In the false-belief task involving Maxi and the chocolate, what do most 3-year-old children answer when asked where Maxi will look for the chocolate when he returns?
In the new place
According to the research mentioned, at what age does perspective-taking ability advance considerably?
Age 6
Which of the following is an example of a behavior that infants exhibit to show their understanding of theory of mind?
Using pre-language vocalizations
At what age do children begin to recognize that others can imagine something that is not physically present?
3 years
What is one limitation of 3-year-olds' theory of mind?
They struggle to take others' perspectives
Which of the following is true about false-belief tasks?
False-belief tasks test children's understanding of perspective-taking
What do most 4-year-old children recognize in the false-belief task involving Maxi and the chocolate?
Most 4-year-old children recognize that Maxi will believe falsely that the chocolate is in the cabinet
What happens to the proportion of children who understand the false-belief task correctly as they get older?
The proportion increases
Test your knowledge on the development of theory of mind in early childhood and the evidence supporting it. Explore the fascinating world of cognitive development beyond Piaget's theories. Challenge yourself to understand the complexities of understanding others' thoughts and thinking processes.
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