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Anonymous girl asked
14 year ago

when children develop theory-of-mind (tom) they can recognize that

 
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  1. Julia says:

    When children develop theory-of-mind (TOM), they gain a crucial ability: they can recognize that other people have separate mental states from their own. This means they understand others can have different:

    Thoughts: People can believe things that aren’t true, even if the child knows the truth.

    Feelings: People can feel happy, sad, or angry about things, even if the child wouldn’t feel the same way.

    Beliefs: People can have different desires and goals that influence their actions.

    • Julia says:

      This understanding is a major leap in social cognition, allowing children to:

      Predict and explain other people’s behavior.

      Develop empathy and compassion.

      Engage in more complex forms of play and communication.

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