Question

A researcher tricks a 3-year-old by placing pencils in a candy box. the child, who expects to see candy, is surprised when the box is revealed to contain pencils. when asked what someone would expect to see in the box, the child would likely reply "pencils." this child has not yet developed:

Answer 1

The child has not yet developed the theory of mind. Theory of mind is being defined as an ability in being able to attribute mental states such as emotions, knowledge, desires, beliefs and even intents by which with this, it allows the individual to understand the different mental states.