The Theory of Mind refers to an individual’s ability to understand and interpret the mental states of others. It is the ability to recognize that other people have thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and intentions that may differ from one’s own. This ability is critical for social interactions, as it allows us to predict and explain the behavior of others based on their mental states.
Sources for this course:
“The Development of Theory of Mind in Early Childhood” by Alison Gopnik & Henry M. Wellman (1992)
“The Cognitive Neuroscience of Social Cognition” by Sarah-Jayne Blakemore & Uta Frith (2005)
“Social Cognition: From Brains to Culture” by Susan T. Fiske & Shelley E. Taylor (2013)
“Theory of Mind: How Children Understand Others’ Thoughts and Feelings” by Marian Sigman & Susan Nolen-Hoeksema (2006)
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