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Critically evaluate explanations of theory of mind, drawing out contrasts between cognitive and social accounts of this aspect of childrens thinking; paying attention to recent critiques of dominant views.
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Critically evaluate explanations of 'theory of mind', drawing out contrasts between cognitive and social accounts of this aspect of children's thinking; paying attention to recent critiques of dominant views. The term theory of mind is a major concept within developmental psychology and is used widely to explain how one gains an understanding of other people's thoughts and feelings. Children are said to develop a theory of mind between the ages of between three and four. This is the crucial time in their lives when they develop concepts of what goes on in their own, and other people's minds. They are said to develop a particular framework that organizes their minds into different sections: dreams, beliefs, thoughts and memories, for example. They can also begin to understand why people behave the way they do. There is a vast amount of research in this particular field and is still ongoing to try and...
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