Theory of Mind Development in Context - 9781138811591

Taylor & Francis

Theory of Mind Development in ContextAuthor(s): Virginia Slaughter, Marc de Rosnay\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138811591, 978-1138811591\nSynopsis\nTheory of Mind Development in Context is the first book of its kind to explore how childrens environments shape their theory of mind and, in turn, their ability to interact effectively with others. Based on world-leading research, and inspired by the ground-breaking work of Candida Peterson, the original collected chapters demonstrate that childrens understanding of other people is shaped by their everyday environment. Specifically, the chapters illustrate how theory of mind development varies with broad cultural context, socioeconomic status, institutional versus home rearing, family size, parental communication style, and aspects of schooling. The volume also features research showing that, by virtue of their condition, children who are deaf or who have an aut.