Theory of Mind - Metacognition

Question 1

Theory of Mind

Answer 1

the ability to attribute mental states — beliefs, intents, desires, pretending, knowledge, etc. — to oneself and others and to understand that others have beliefs, desires, and intentions that are different from one’s own.

Question 2

False-belief task

Answer 2

that is, to recognize that others can have beliefs about the world that are diverging.

Question 3

Altruism

Answer 3

the principle or practice of concern for the welfare of others.

Question 4

Evolutionary explanations of altruism

Answer 4

That animals and humans are more altruistic towards close kin than to distant kin and non-kin has been confirmed in numerous studies across many different cultures. Even subtle cues indicating kinship may unconsciously increase altruistic behavior.

Question 5

Economic View of altruism

Answer 5

Expecting something in return