During the false belief task, preschoolers who report that their father will think that there are band-aids in the box have accomplished:
A) recognition memory.
B) private speech.
C) conservation.
D) theory of mind.

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The false belief task assesses a child's understanding that others can hold beliefs that are different from reality and from the child's own beliefs, which is a key component of theory of mind. Reporting that their father will think there are band-aids in the box (when, for example, there are actually pencils inside) shows they understand their father can have a false belief.

During the False Belief Task, Preschoolers Who Report That Their