The realization that people can have false beliefs develops in a majority of children by the time they are _____ years old.
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5

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Research suggests that by the age of 5, most children begin to understand that others may have false beliefs about the world. This ability is known as "theory of mind" and is an important milestone in social and cognitive development. Children younger than 5 may struggle to understand that others can have beliefs that differ from their own.

The Realization That People Can Have False Beliefs Develops in a Majority