Contemporary Perspectives on Research in Theory of Mind in Ea... - 9781623965112

Contemporary Perspectives on Research in Theory of Mind in Early Childhood EducationAuthor(s): Olivia N. Saracho\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Emerald Publishing Inc, United States\nImprint: Information Age Publishing\nISBN-13: 9781623965112, 978-1623965112\nSynopsis\nOver the last 35 years, studies focusing in young childrens knowledge about the mental world have developed into an important area. This body of social knowledge is called theory of mind, which refers to the individuals ability to interpret and anticipate the other individuals thinking, feeling, and behavior based on their interpretation of the situation. Many researchers and theorists believe that a representational theory of mind offers a basis for various critical facets of social-cognitive performance, such as teaching and learning, lying and pretending, making and keeping friends, and social learning more generally. The purpose of this volume is to share a collection of research strands on theory of mind research..