Theory of mind and relational complexity
Contribuinte(s) |
L. S. Liben |
---|---|
Data(s) |
01/10/2003
|
Resumo |
Cognitive complexity and control theory and relational complexity theory attribute developmental changes in theory of mind (TOM) to complexity. In 3 studies, 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds performed TOM tasks (false belief, appearance-reality), less complex connections (Level 1 perspective-taking) tasks, and transformations tasks (understanding the effects of location changes and colored filters) with content similar to TOM. There were also predictor tasks at binary-relational and ternary-relational complexity levels, with different content. Consistent with complexity theories: (a) connections and transformations were easier and mastered earlier than TOM; (b) predictor tasks accounted for more than 80% of age-related variance in TOM; and (c) ternary-relational items accounted for TOM variance, before and after controlling for age and binary-relational items. Prediction did not require hierarchically structured predictor tasks. |
Identificador | |
Idioma(s) |
eng |
Publicador |
Blackwell |
Palavras-Chave | #Psychology, Educational #Psychology, Developmental #Appearance-reality distinction #Class inclusion #Working-memory #False belief #Transitive inferences #Cognitive-complexity #Childrens knowledge #Inhibitory control #Executive function #Prefrontal cortex #C1 #1701 Psychology #1702 Cognitive Sciences |
Tipo |
Journal Article |