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What does the Theory of Mind refer to?
According to Perner & Wimmer (1985), what is a key component of Theory of Mind?
What is the impact of delayed language development on Theory of Mind?
What role does language play in Theory of Mind development?
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What is the purpose of the Sally-Anne test mentioned in the text?
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What is the key question used to test the participants' understanding in the given scenario?
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What is the function of evidentiality as mentioned in the text?
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What is source monitoring (SM) in the context of the text?
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What was assessed in the Language Production Tasks as per the text?
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What was found regarding the correct use of evidentiality markers in different tasks according to the text?
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Study Notes
Theory of Mind
- The Theory of Mind refers to the ability to attribute mental states such as beliefs, desires, and intentions to oneself and others.
Key Component of Theory of Mind
- According to Perner & Wimmer (1985), a key component of Theory of Mind is the understanding of false beliefs.
Language Development and Theory of Mind
- Delayed language development has an impact on Theory of Mind development.
- Language plays a crucial role in Theory of Mind development.
Sally-Anne Test
- The purpose of the Sally-Anne test is to assess Theory of Mind in individuals.
- The key question used to test participants' understanding in the given scenario is "Where will Sally look for her ball?"
Evidentiality and Source Monitoring
- Evidentiality is the linguistic marking of the source of information.
- Source Monitoring (SM) refers to the ability to distinguish between internally-generated information and information from external sources.
Language Production Tasks
- The Language Production Tasks assess the ability to use evidentiality markers correctly.
- Research found that correct use of evidentiality markers varies across different tasks.
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Description
Test your knowledge about the theory of mind, which is the ability to understand and explain the mental states of others and predict their behaviors. This quiz covers the gradual development of theory of mind, from intuitive social skills in infancy to reflective social cognition in toddler and preschool years.
