Individual differences in theory of mind implications for typical and atypical development

Over the last fifteen years, developmentalists, cognitive scientists, philosophers, educators and clinicians have considered the acquisition of a theory of mind - the capacity to predict and explain behavior on the basis of internal, subjective mental states - to be one of the crucial cognitive achi...

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Other Authors: Repacholi, Betty (-), Slaughter, Virginia
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : Psychology Press 2003.
Edition:1st ed
Series:Macquarie monographs in cognitive science.
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Summary:Over the last fifteen years, developmentalists, cognitive scientists, philosophers, educators and clinicians have considered the acquisition of a theory of mind - the capacity to predict and explain behavior on the basis of internal, subjective mental states - to be one of the crucial cognitive achievements of early childhood. This volume represents the first collection of work to address, empirically and conceptually, the topic of individual differences in theory of mind. It is also unique because it takes the reader beyond the preschool years, to explore theory of mind development in late ch
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (378 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9781135432331
9780203621844
9781135432348
9781280059889
9780203488508