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social science subjects > social research > philosophy and the social sciences > general philosophy > folk psychology
social science subjects > social research > philosophy and the social sciences > philosophy of action > folk psychology
other subjects > arts and humanities > philosophy > philosophy of action > folk psychology

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folk psychology  

Definition

  • Folk psychology or commonsense psychology or theory of mind is the practice of ascribing psychological properties to people, such as belief, desires, emotions, and intentions. “Alice is angry,” “Juan is planning to stop Frank,” and “McCain thinks he is going to win the election,” are all psychological ascriptions. [Source: Encyclopedia of the Mind; Folk Psychology]

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