Johnny and his family are watching TV. One of Johnny's favorite shows comes on so he gets up and sits in front of the TV to be closer to the screen, not realizing he is blocking the screen from the rest of his family. From this example, what is Johnny most likely still developing?

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Jaslyn Parrish

22 July, 22:11

Johnny and his family are watching TV. One of Johnny's favorite shows comes on so he gets up and sits in front of the TV to be closer to the screen, not realizing he is blocking the screen from the rest of his family. From this example, what is Johnny most likely still developing?

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Helen Kim · Answer 1

Answer: Theory of mind

Explanation: Since Johnny does not realise that by sitting close to the TV, he is blocking the view of the rest of his family, he is still developing a theory of mind. The theory of mind is the understanding that other people, family members, neighbours, do not share your opinion and this understanding develops in childhood, which practically means that the child adapts to the needs of others without neglecting his or her own. Developing awareness that others have different opinions, needs, emotions develops during childhood, but with the constant repetition of this fact so that children are constantly hearing and gradually adopting it.