Theory of Mind

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1. What are false beliefs

  • Lauren moves the chocolate to the fridge, Angie will still believe it is in the cupboard
  • Because Angie believes chocolate belongs in the cupboard we know her chocolate is going to be in the cupboard
  • Lauren moves the chocolate to the fridge, Angie will believe it is in the fridge
  • Angie is asked what is in the fridge and she will say her chocolate
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2. What are true beliefs

  • Because Angie believes chocolate belongs in the cupboard we know her chocolate is going to be in the cupboard
  • Angie is asked what is in the fridge and she will say her chocolate
  • Lauren moves the chocolate to the fridge, Angie will still believe it is in the cupboard
  • Lauren moves the chocolate to the fridge, Angie will believe it is in the fridge

3. What is theory of mind

  • The ability to attribute mental states to ourselves and others
  • Being able to solve abstract problems
  • The ability to emphasise with people
  • Being able to challenge or make a argument for any opinion

4. Which is not a study into theory of mind

  • Deception (Sullivan & Winner)
  • Unexpected preference test (Repacholi & Gopnik)
  • Unexpected transfer test (Wimmer & Perner)
  • Deceptive Box Task (Perner)

5. How do western scrub jays use theory of mind

  • Ability to access others strength before threatening them
  • Assessing others visual perspective to decide which food to compete for
  • Awareness of being watched when they cache food, so re-cache in another location when not being watched
  • Hearing low frequencies to communicate with others

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