What is meant by theory of mind?

A. People's idea about feelings perceptions and thoughts of self and others, and the behaviour these might predict

B. A term first coined by Daniel Goleman

C. People's ideas about their own and other's mental states

D. By the age of six months, children worldwide display an advanced level of theory of mind acquisition

E. People with autism are said to have an impaired theory of mind.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. AA, C only
2. BA, C, E only
3. CA, B only
4. DC, E only

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Correct answer: B. A, C, E only

Explanation

Theory of mind is understanding one's own and others' mental states to predict behaviour, and it is impaired in autism; it develops around age 4.