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Theory of Mind  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The ability to attribute mental states (e.g., beliefs, desires, feelings, intentions, thoughts, etc.) to self and to others, allowing an individual to understand and infer behavior on the basis of the mental states. Difference or deficit in theory of mind is associated with ASPERGER SYNDROME; AUTISTIC DISORDER; and SCHIZOPHRENIA, etc.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-VQVLTD5M-4

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