Tina, a 3-year-old, is shown a Cheerios box and then shown that it contains marbles. If asked what her friend Mark will think upon seeing the box for the first time, Tina will MOST likely say that Mark will think it contains
A)Cheerios.
B)marbles.
C)Raisin Bran.
D)beads.

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At 3 years old, children typically have not yet developed a strong theory of mind, which means they may not understand that others can have different beliefs or knowledge. Therefore, Tina is likely to assume that Mark will think the box contains marbles, just as she now knows it does.

Tina, a 3-Year-Old, Is Shown a Cheerios Box and Then