Psychology / Unit 8 Psych 0898 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Theory of Mind
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The idea
Theory of mind is the understanding that other people hold beliefs, desires, and knowledge different from one's own.
In practice
A child who understands that a friend still believes the candy is in the box where they left it.
Where people slip
Theory of mind develops gradually rather than switching on. Simpler forms precede the false-belief task.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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