You are studying for final exams, with books and lectures notes surrounding you at your desk. Your 2-year old niece comes over to ask you to play with her. Her 5-year old brother interferes and says: "No, she cannot play now, she has to study." Your nephew has a well-developed
A) Intentionality detector
B) Theory of Mind Module
C) Eye-Direction Detector
D) Mirror neuron system

Question

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The nephew's understanding that you have a different mental state (the need to study) than his or his sister's desire to play indicates a developed Theory of Mind Module. This cognitive faculty enables individuals to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, emotions, knowledge, etc.—to oneself and others and to understand that others have beliefs, desires, and intentions that are different from one's own.

You Are Studying for Final Exams, with Books and Lectures