A child's realization that others may have beliefs that the child knows to be false best illustrates the development of

A) object permanence.
B) egocentrism.
C) a theory of mind.
D) stranger anxiety.

Theory Of Mind

It is the ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, emotions, knowledge, etc.—to oneself and to others, and to understand that others have beliefs, desires, and intentions that are different from one's own.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched, a concept developed in early childhood.

Egocentrism

The inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and someone else's perspective.