Three-year-old Miguel knows that Julie wants a cookie and that Julie thinks there are cookies in the cabinet. Asked to predict what Julie will do, Miguel says that __________.
A) she will open the cabinet, indicating his developing sense of egocentrism
B) she will open the cabinet, indicating his developing theory of mind
C) she will open the cabinet, indicating his lack of theory of mind
D) he has no way of knowing

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Miguel's prediction that Julie will open the cabinet indicates his developing theory of mind, as he understands that Julie has her own beliefs and desires that may influence her behavior. This is a key aspect of theory of mind, and is distinct from egocentrism (A) or a lack of theory of mind (C). Additionally, the question does not provide any information to suggest that Miguel has no way of knowing (D).

Three-Year-Old Miguel Knows That Julie Wants a Cookie and That