Theory of Mind in Childhood
Author:   Diane Poulin-Dubois (Concordia University)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
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9781009598736


Pages:   82
Publication Date:   13 November 2025
Format:   Hardback
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Theory of Mind in Childhood


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This Element describes the development of a Theory of Mind, or mentalizing, in infancy and early childhood. Theory of Mind is a key social cognitive ability that permits children to predict and explain human behaviors by attributing mental states to other people. Understanding mental states gradually progresses from basic desires to false beliefs. The Element reviews the proximal and distal cognitive and social determinants that facilitate early Theory of Mind development. Discoveries in neuroscience contribute to understanding the ontogeny of Theory of Mind. This Element presents an overview of the main theoretical accounts of Theory of Mind development and offers suggestions for future research.

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Author:   Diane Poulin-Dubois (Concordia University)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Weight:   0.255kg
ISBN:  

9781009598736


ISBN 10:   1009598732
Pages:   82
Publication Date:   13 November 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction; 2. Do infants have a theory of mind?; 3. Correlates of theory of mind; 4. Theoretical accounts of early theory of mind; 5. Neural foundations of theory of mind development; 6. Summary and future directions; 7. Conclusions; References.

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