Theory of Mind: How Children Understand Others' Thoughts and Feelings

ISBN-13: 9781841695716 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 264 str.

Martin J Doherty

Opis

Most of us are continually aware that others have thoughts and feelings - but are children? When? This book presents a readable review of the extensive research into children's understanding of what other people think and feel, a central topic in developmental psychology known as 'Theory of Mind'.

Spis treści

Introduction to Theory of Mind. Understanding Belief. Theories of Theory of Mind. Associated Developments 1: Beyond Belief. Associated Developments 2: Understanding Nonmental Representation. Precursors 1: Pretence. Precursors 2: Understanding Visual Attention. Developmental Interactions 1: Executive Functioning and Theory of Mind. Developmental Interactions 2: Language and Theory of Mind. Autism. Coda.

O autorze

Martin J. Doherty was born in Sheffield, and studied Psychology at the University of Bristol. After an MSc in Cognitive Science at the University of Warwick, he completed a PhD at the University of Sussex. He is now a Lecturer at the University of Stirling.