Which of the following is not straightforward to account for using perception-action based versions of simulation theory?
A) Yawn contagion
B) The personal distress component of empathy
C) Recognition of facial expressions
D) False beliefs

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Simulation theory, which posits that we understand others' mental states by simulating them in our own minds, can easily account for phenomena directly related to observable actions or expressions, such as yawn contagion (A), empathy (B), and recognizing facial expressions (C). However, understanding false beliefs (D) involves complex mental state attributions that go beyond direct perception-action links, making it less straightforward for perception-action based versions of simulation theory to account for.

Which of the Following Is Not Straightforward to Account for Using