Theory of Mind | False Belief Tasks & Understanding Mental States

In this video, we will be talking about an important concept in the field of developmental psychology: theory of mind. Theory of mind is one’s ability to understand other’s mental states. This is typically studied using false belief tasks, most commonly the Sally-Anne test, and allows researchers to see if children can think about the character’s perspectives. Join the community! Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: carlos@ Sources: Theory of Mind #brain Sally-Anne test –Anne_test The Sally-Anne task: a psychological experiment for a post-truth era? Does the autistic child have a “theory of mind“? Leslie & Frith How the Theory of Mind Helps Us Understand Others Theory of Mind