Theories of Theories of Mind

Theories of Theories of Mind

Author: Peter Carruthers

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1996-02-23

Total Pages: 422

ISBN-13: 9780521559164

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A state of the art survey of debate within philosophy of mind, developmental psychology, the aetiology of autism and primatology.


Why Language Matters for Theory of Mind

Why Language Matters for Theory of Mind

Author: Janet Wilde Astington

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2005-03-24

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 0195347846

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"Theory of mind" is the phrase researchers use to refer to children's understanding of people as mental beings, who have beliefs, desires, emotions, and intentions, and whose actions and interactions can be interpreted and explained by taking account of these mental states. The gradual development of children's theory of mind, particularly during the early years, is by now well described in the research literature. What is lacking, however, is a decisive explanation of how children acquire this understanding. Recent research has shown strong relations between children's linguistic abilities and their theory of mind. Yet exactly what role these abilities play is controversial and uncertain. The purpose of this book is to provide a forum for the leading scholars in the field to explore thoroughly the role of language in the development of the theory of mind. This volume will appeal to students and researchers in developmental and cognitive psychology.


Understanding Other Minds

Understanding Other Minds

Author: Simon Baron-Cohen

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2000-01

Total Pages: 530

ISBN-13: 9780198524465

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Why do children with autism have such trouble developing normal social understanding of other people's feelings? This new edition updates the field by linking autism research to the newest methods for studying the brain.


The Oxford Handbook of Deaf Studies in Learning and Cognition

The Oxford Handbook of Deaf Studies in Learning and Cognition

Author: Marc Marschark

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 475

ISBN-13: 0190054042

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Oxford Handbooks offer authoritative and up-to-date reviews of original research in a particular subject area. Specially commissioned chapters from leading figures in the discipline give critical examinations of the progress and direction of debates, as well as a foundation for future research. Oxford Handbooks provide scholars and graduate students with compelling new perspectives on a wide range of subjects in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Book jacket.


Theory of Mind Development in Context

Theory of Mind Development in Context

Author: Virginia Slaughter

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2016-11-01

Total Pages: 183

ISBN-13: 131760833X

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Theory of Mind Development in Context is the first book of its kind to explore how children’s environments shape their theory of mind and, in turn, their ability to interact effectively with others. Based on world-leading research, and inspired by the ground-breaking work of Candida Peterson, the original collected chapters demonstrate that children’s understanding of other people is shaped by their everyday environment. Specifically, the chapters illustrate how theory of mind development varies with broad cultural context, socioeconomic status, institutional versus home rearing, family size, parental communication style, and aspects of schooling. The volume also features research showing that, by virtue of their condition, children who are deaf or who have an autism spectrum disorder function in environments that differ from those of typical children and this in turn influences their theory of mind. Although much important research has emphasized the role of nature in theory of mind development, this book highlights that children’s understanding of other people is nurtured through their everyday experiences and interactions. This perspective is essential for students, researchers, and practitioners to gain a complete understanding of how this fundamental skill develops in humans. The book is invaluable for academic researchers and advanced students in developmental psychology, education, social psychology, cognitive psychology, and the social sciences, as well as practicing psychologists, counselors, and psychiatrists, particularly those who deal with disorders involving social and/or communicative deficits.


Theory of Mind

Theory of Mind

Author: Martin Doherty

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2008-08-26

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 1135420793

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A concise and readable review of the extensive research into children’s understanding of what other people think and feel, providing a comprehensive overview of 25 years of research into theory of mind.


Metarepresentations

Metarepresentations

Author: Dan Sperber

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2000-08-31

Total Pages: 460

ISBN-13: 0195349687

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This volume in the Vancouver Studies in Cognitive Science series concerns metarepresentation: the construction and use of representations that represent other representations. Metarepresentations are ubiquitous among human beings, whenever we think or talk about mental states or linguistic acts, or theorize about the mind or language. This volume collects previously unpublished studies on the subject by an interdisciplinary group of contributors, including Daniel Dennett, Alvin Goldman, Keith Lehrer, Leda Cosmides and John Tooby.


Intellectual Disability

Intellectual Disability

Author:

Publisher: American Association

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781935304043

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This Manual contains the most current and authoritative information and knowledge on intellectual disability, including best practice guidelines on diagnosing and classifying intellectual disability and developing a system of supports for people living with an intellectual disability. Written by a committee of 18 experts, "Intellectual Disability: Definition, Classification, and Systems of Supports" (11th edition) is based on seven years of work on: (1) a synthesis of current information and best practices regarding intellectual disability; (2) numerous reviews and critiques of the 10th edition of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (aaidd) definition manual; and (3) feedback from the field regarding a series of articles published by the Committee. This is the first official aaidd definition manual with the terminology "Intellectual Disability" (formerly mental retardation).


Children Talk About the Mind

Children Talk About the Mind

Author: Karen Bartsch

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 1995-01-26

Total Pages: 245

ISBN-13: 0195344839

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What, exactly, do children understand about the mind? And when does that understanding first emerge? In this groundbreaking book, Karen Bartsch and Henry Wellman answer these questions and much more by taking a probing look at what children themselves have to tell us about their evolving conceptions of people and their mental lives. By examining more than 200,000 everyday conversations (sampled from ten children between the ages of two and five years), the authors advance a comprehensive "naive theory of mind" that incorporates both early desire and belief-desire theories to trace childhood development through its several stages. Throughout, the book offers a splendidly written account of extensive original findings and critical new insights that will be eagerly read by students and researchers in developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, philosophy, and psycholinguistics.


Understanding Other Minds

Understanding Other Minds

Author: Simon Baron-Cohen

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 515

ISBN-13: 9780192620569

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An examination of the controversial "theory of mind" hypothesis, which states that children with autism are unable to comprehend other people's mental states. The theory relates to the most fundamental questions of normal development as well as to autism i