At about the age of four, children begin to realize that a person's actions are often connected to the thoughts that he or she has. What kind of study is often used to determine when children grasp this concept?
A)Intersensory redundancy studies
B)Synaptic pruning studies
C)Dynamic systems theory studies
D)False-belief studies

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False-belief studies are often used to determine when children understand that a person's actions are connected to their thoughts. In these studies, children are presented with a scenario where a character has a false belief about a situation, and researchers observe whether or not the children understand the character's misunderstanding. Children who understand that the character's actions are based on their false belief demonstrate an understanding of theory of mind. Choices A, B, and C are not related to this concept.

At About the Age of Four, Children Begin to Realize