Why Language Matters for Theory of Mind

Astington, Janet Wilde und Jodie A. Baird:

ISBN 10: 0195159918 / ISBN 13: 9780195159912

Published by Oxford, University Press, 2005

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XII, 355 Seiten Innen sauberer, guter Zustand. Hardcover, Pappeinband, etwas fleckig, Ecken und Kanten leicht berieben und bestoßen. Mit den üblichen Bibliotheks-Markierungen, Stempeln und Einträgen, innen wie außen, siehe Bilder. Schutzumschlag auf hinterem Innendeckel eingeklebt. - Interior clean, good condition. Hardcover, paperback, a bit stained, corners and edges lightly rubbed and bumped. With the usual library markings, stamps and inscriptions, inside and out, see pictures. Dust jacket fixed on rear inside cover. MIG-19-05A|A27 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 650.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Why Language Matters for Theory of Mind
• Publisher: Oxford, University Press
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195159918
• ISBN 13: 9780195159912
• Binding: 24 x 16 cm
• Condition: Gut
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Seller catalogs:
  • Modernes Antiquariat

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Synopsis

"Theory of mind" is the phrase researchers use to refer to children's understanding of people as mental beings, who have beliefs, desires, emotions, and intentions, and whose actions and interactions can be interpreted and explained by taking account of these mental states. The gradual development of children's theory of mind, particularly during the early years, is by now well described in the research literature. What is lacking, however, is a decisive explanation of how children acquire this understanding. Recent research has shown strong relations between children's linguistic abilities and their theory of mind. Yet exactly what role these abilities play is controversial and uncertain. The purpose of this book is to provide a forum for the leading scholars in the field to explore thoroughly the role of language in the development of the theory of mind. This volume will appeal to students and researchers in developmental and cognitive psychology.

About the Author

Janet Wilde Astington is in the Department of Human Development and Applied Psychology, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto. Jodie A. Baird in in the Department of Psychology, Villanova University.