Lecture 3 - Theory of Mind Flashcards
1
Q
At what age do most children not show False Belief Understanding and at what age to most children show False Belief Understanding?
A
Most children at age 3 do not show false belief understanding.
Most children at age 5 show false belief understanding.
2
Q
Is Lying an example of ToM?
A
Yes. Lying requires you to know that the truth is different from what you are saying and that by saying it you are hoping someone else will believe what you are saying, which is not the truth.