How does acquiring a theory of mind impact a child's social interactions?

What will be an ideal response?


Acquiring a theory of mind allows children to be better able to understand why another child does something. They become better able to understand what a sibling might need if they are crying. There are social situations where a child will benefit from acquiring a theory of mind.

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Chara believes that her student would do well if he just had more confidence. Because of this, she calls on him frequently and pauses after she asks him a question. Chara may be creating a self-fulfilling prophecy through ______.

A. emotional climate B. expectations of effort C. increased opportunities D. differential feedback

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What is a Maturationist?

What will be an ideal response?

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The first stage in Erikson's theory is

A. initiative versus guilt. B. trust versus mistrust. C. autonomy versus shame and doubt. D. generativity versus stagnation.

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Symptom duration of less than a month is to ________ as duration greater than six months is to ________.

A. brief psychotic disorder; schizophreniform disorder B. brief psychotic disorder; schizophrenia C. catatonic schizophrenia; paranoid schizophrenia D. schizophreniform disorder; schizophrenia

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