The Sally-Anne Test

The video discusses the concept of theory of mind, focusing on the Sally-Anne experiment, which tests the ability to attribute false beliefs. It explains how children typically develop this understanding and highlights differences in autistic children, who often struggle with predicting actions based on others' beliefs. The experiment's history and its implications for understanding cognitive development are also covered.

What is the main concept demonstrated by the Sally-Anne experiment?

• The importance of honesty

• The concept of sharing

• Understanding of false beliefs

• The ability to share toys

Who were the psychologists that developed the false belief test?

• Sam Baron Cohen and Alan Leslie

• Yusef Perna and Heinzwimmer

• Simon Brown and Alan Leslie

• Yusef Perna and Sam Baron Cohen

At what age do most children begin to understand the false belief test?

• 3 years old

• 6 years old

• 5 years old

• 4 years old

What was the surprising finding about autistic children in the false belief test?

• They predicted behavior based on reality

• They understood the test perfectly

• They were uninterested in the test

• They performed better than expected

What do autistic children often rely on when predicting behavior in the false belief test?

• The actual state of affairs

• The beliefs of others

• Random guessing

• Their own beliefs