Theory of Mind and Autism

What is Theory of Mind?Theory of mind is an individual's mental states and development affected by their cultures, including beliefs, intents, desires, emotions, and knowledge toward themselves and others that are not directly observable, to predict our behaviors and others'.The ability to comprehend attention, understand others' intentions, and imitate others is essential to build the theory of mind. Another necessary supporting development is pretending to be someone else, understanding the...

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  • December 7, 2020
  • by Esther Young
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