The Future of Theory-of-Mind Research: Understanding Motivational States, the Role of Language, and Real-World Consequences
Child Development
Short Title:
Child Development
Format:
Journal Article
Publication Date:
2001/05/01/
Pages:
685 - 687
Sources ID:
39341
Notes:
doi: 10.1111/1467-8624.00305
Collection:
Theory of Mind
Visibility:
Public (group default)
Abstract:
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Suggestions are made for future investigation of theory-of-mind development. There needs to be (1) more focus on the development of understanding of desire and intention; (2) research on the role of language in theory-of-mind development that integrates representational-development and social-interaction views; and (3) investigation of the real-world consequences of children's developing understanding of belief, desire, and intention.