Theory of mind

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Theory of mind

• Multiple terms (others folk psychology, naïve
  theory of action, folk theory of behavior, lay
  theories, )
• Core What allows humans to perceive and reason
  about mental states in self others.
• Conceptual framework
• Mental processes
• Related empathy, perspective takingBroadest
  term mental state inference
• Components, functions, development, deficiencies,
  evolution.

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Functions and Uses

• Recognizing animates intentional agents
  recognizing intentional behavior
• Interpreting intentional behavior (goals,
  desires, intentions, perceptions, beliefs)
• Interpreting unintentional behavior (e.g.,
  emotions, mental lapses)
• Explaining, predicting behavior
• (Moral) evaluation of behavior and agents