Theory Of Mind Flashcards
What is theory of mind?
The concept of mental activities. Others people possess mental states of the world that are different from ours
Why is self awareness important for Tom?
We have to have self awareness to have Tom
At what age do we recognise desires are different form others?
18 months
What is the rouge test?
Test for development of self awareness.
Involves baby and mirror and red spot
How do we test for Tom?
False belief test and deception game
Designer factors affecting Tom
Language- have to know words about emotion and desires
Cognitive skill- understand reality and truth
What is cognitive inhibition?
Children under 3 don’t think about thoughts
How does family affect Tom?
Siblings are important as siblings = quicker Tom
What age does the shared attention mechanism form? According to the biological explanation
9-18 months
What age does the theory of mind mechanism form?
18-48 months
What does Tom allow a child to do?
Predict intentions
Understand death
Make friends
Develop sense of self
What things can delay Tom??
Autism
Deafness
Blind
