Question

Five jumbled up sentences (labelled 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5), related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd sentence and key in the number of that sentence as your answer

• A. Having an appreciation for the workings of another person’s mind is considered a prerequisite for natural language acquisition, strategic social interaction, reflexive thought, and moral judgment.
• B. It is a ‘theory of mind’ though some scholars prefer to call it ‘mentalizing’ or ‘mindreading’, which is important for the development of one's cognitive abilities
• C. Though we must speculate about its evolutionary origin, we do have indications that the capacity evolved sometime in the last few million years.
• D. This capacity develops from early beginnings in the first year of life to the adult’s fast and often effortless understanding of others’ thoughts, feelings, and intentions.
• E. One of the most fascinating human capacities is the ability to perceive and interpret other people’s behaviour in terms of their mental states.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Option B is extraneous because it shifts focus to the terminology used for comprehending others' mental states. Unlike the other sentences, which elaborate on this ability, Option B engages in a meta-discussion concerning scholarly choices between terms like "mentalizing" and "mindreading." It does not directly advance the core discussion of interpreting others' behavior through their mental states. Consequently, within the framework of constructing a cohesive paragraph, Option B stands out as inconsistent.

Therefore, the correct selection is (B): It constitutes a ‘theory of mind,’ although certain academics favor the terms ‘mentalizing’ or ‘mindreading,’ a concept crucial for cognitive development.