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Theory of mind

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I'm told that autists do not have a 'theory of mind' and this is a reason why we get lost in conversations. But what *is* a 'theory of mind' exactly? Would it be possible to develop or learn one?

 

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  • If in doubt, google it:

    Theory of mind is 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.

    Can always rely on Wiki ;)

    I think it basically means we don't have the instinct that others do when it comes to giving the other person a chance to have their say and can't quite understand why they think differently to us. I mean, I know other people have different opinions, but without sound facts or reasoning I don't understand the thought process.

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  • If in doubt, google it:

    Theory of mind is 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.

    Can always rely on Wiki ;)

    I think it basically means we don't have the instinct that others do when it comes to giving the other person a chance to have their say and can't quite understand why they think differently to us. I mean, I know other people have different opinions, but without sound facts or reasoning I don't understand the thought process.

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