Theory of Mind Development Quiz

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What does the Theory of Mind refer to?

  • Predicting behaviors based on one's own mental states
  • Developing reflective social cognition during adulthood
  • Understanding and explaining the mental states of others (correct)
  • Developing intuitive social skills during infancy

According to Perner & Wimmer (1985), what is a key component of Theory of Mind?

  • Ability to predict the future
  • Ability to read minds accurately
  • Ability to distinguish between representation and reality (correct)
  • Ability to control others' thoughts

What is the impact of delayed language development on Theory of Mind?

  • Enhances Theory of Mind development
  • Causes delay in Theory of Mind development (correct)
  • Is not related to Theory of Mind development
  • Has no impact on Theory of Mind development

What role does language play in Theory of Mind development?

<p>Language helps in mentally representing the beliefs of others (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Sally-Anne test mentioned in the text?

<p>Evaluating understanding of false beliefs in children (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key question used to test the participants' understanding in the given scenario?

<p>Where will Sally look for her marble? (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of evidentiality as mentioned in the text?

<p>To express the speaker's perspective regarding the information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is source monitoring (SM) in the context of the text?

<p>Understanding the relation between sources and knowledge or belief formation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was assessed in the Language Production Tasks as per the text?

<p>The participants' ability to produce evidentiality markers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was found regarding the correct use of evidentiality markers in different tasks according to the text?

<p>Correct use of evidentiality markers, except direct experience, would increase with age (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Theory of Mind

Understanding and explaining the mental states of others.

Key Component of Theory of Mind

Ability to distinguish between representation and reality.

Impact of Delayed Language Development

Causes delay in Theory of Mind development.

Role of Language in Theory of Mind

Language helps in mentally representing the beliefs of others.

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Purpose of the Sally-Anne test

Evaluating understanding of false beliefs in children.

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Key question in the Sally-Anne test

Where will Sally look for her marble?

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Function of evidentiality

To express the speaker's perspective regarding the information.

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Source monitoring (SM)

Understanding the relation between sources and knowledge or belief formation.

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Assessed in Language Production Tasks

The participants' ability to produce evidentiality markers.

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Findings on evidentiality marker use

Correct use of evidentiality markers, except direct experience, would increase with age.

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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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