Explain why developing a theory of mind contributes to changes in children's play and social skills during preschool. Summarize the stages that take place when acquiring a theory of mind.
What will be an ideal response?
- By having a theory of mind, children are able to offer explanations for why others think and reason, and, therefore, behave.
- By age 2, children are able to understand that others have emotions.
- By ages 3 or 4, children can distinguish an idea from physical actuality.
- At age 4, children understand that people can be fooled or tricked.
- By the end of the preschool period, children can solve false belief problems.
- Applied to play and games, a theory of mind contributes to strategy (as in a board game), deception (as in hide and seek), or competition (as in understanding another player's motivations).
- Applied to social skills, a theory of mind can contribute to empathy, cooperation, negotiation, and appreciation of rules.
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