Published 2023 | Version v1
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An Introduction to Theory of Mind: Fundamental Concepts and Issues

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  • 1. ROR icon Universidad de Extremadura
  • 2. ROR icon Universidad de Sevilla
  • 3. ROR icon Istituto Superiore di Sanità

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Rivero-Contreras, M., Saldaña, D., & Micai, M. (2023). An Introduction to Theory of Mind: Fundamental Concepts and Issues. In T. Lopez-Soto, A. Garcia-Lopez, & F.J. Salguero-Lamillar (eds), The Theory of Mind Under Scrutiny: Psychopathology, Neuroscience, Philosophy of Mind and Artificial Intelligence. Logic, Argumentation & Reasoning, 34 (pp. 11-33). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-46742-4_2

Theory of Mind (ToM) is a construct that reflects people’s ability to understand the mental states of others. In our daily lives, we continuously infer what others are thinking, understanding, feeling, and interpreting, especially with respect to us and other persons. The present chapter is focused on different defini-tions and concepts of ToM, its development in children and adolescents, and factors related to individual differences. We also analyse how ToM has been assessed in different studies and the methodological issues surrounding its measurement.

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