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Theory of mind is the ability to predict and interpret the behavior of oneself and others in terms of mental states.
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Is it true that theory of mind is the ability to predict and interpret the behavior of oneself and others in terms of mental states?
Yes. Multiple academic and clinical sources confirm that theory of mind is the capacity to interpret and predict the behavior of oneself and others by attributing mental states such as beliefs, desires, and intentions.
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Wikipedia: Theory of mind. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_mind
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Defines ToM as the competence to interpret and predict behavior by attributing mental states.
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PLOS (all journals): Social cognition in first-degree relatives of bipolar disorder: Theory of Mind and nonverbal sensitivity. (n.d.). PLOS (all journals). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0246908
Defines ToM as attributing mental states to oneself and others.
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Social Cognitive Assessment in Psychiatry - Validation of a New Battery: ClaCoS. (n.d.). ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT02660775
Explicitly states ToM is the ability to attribute mental states to oneself and others and interpret behavior.
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Semantic Scholar peS2o: Multi-Agent System: A Two-Level BDI Model Integrating Theory of Mind. (n.d.). Semantic Scholar peS2o. https://www.ijert.org/research/multi-agent-system-a-two-level-bdi-model-integrating-theory-of-mind-IJERTV9IS070074.pdf
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