What do psychologists mean when they say that an autistic individual lacks a theory of mind?
a. The individual's brain is so damaged there is no mind there.
b. These individuals fail to appreciate that other people have a point of reference that differs from their own.
c. The disorder is so devastating that there is no chance of recovery, and it affects the mental health of other family members.
d. The inability to bond to caretakers has left these individuals in an existential vacuum, without a way of explaining the complexity that surrounds them.
Answer: b.
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