The logic behind the experiment ¶
Theory of mind, especially the performance as being measured by the “false-belief task”, is traditionally regarded as an advanced ability that is unique to human older than 4 years old (REF). Non-human primates and human children younger than 3 years’ old lack such ability.
New experimental techniques, however, tell a different story:
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