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Theory of mind


 

The phrase theory of mind can be used in several ways.

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  • There are general categories of theories of mind.
  • There are the specific theories of mind attributable to individuals.
  • In recent years, the phrase "Theory of mind" has commonly been used (following the paper "Does the chimpanzee have a theory of mind?" by David Premack and G. Woodruff, 1978) to refer to a specific cognitive capacity: the ability to understand that others have beliefs, desires and intentions that are different from one's own.
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