Social cognition is the study of development of knowledge about the self and others. One topic included in the study of social cognition is called "theory of mind." What is meant by "theory of mind"?
A) the study of how children mature in their ability to understand and account for the behavior of others
B) the study of how children communicate through their dreams and pretend play to convey meaning about their wishes and fears
C) the study of how adults typically misunderstand children's needs because of egocentrism
D) a theory of socialization about how to motivate children to mind their parents and other adults

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Theory of mind refers to the ability to understand and attribute mental states (such as beliefs, desires, and emotions) to oneself and others, and to realize that others can have different perspectives, knowledge, and beliefs than oneself. It is a key cognitive skill that develops during childhood and enables individuals to make inferences about others' thoughts, intentions, and behaviors.

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