Studies of the Quechua people, whose language lacks mental state terms, demonstrate that ________.
A. language attributes affect mastery of false belief
B. "thinking" and "believing" are not mental states
C. cultural values are more important than language in influencing executive function
D. indirect references to mental states are associated with more rapid mastery of false belief
Answer: A
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