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A compatibilist computational theory of mind
This thesis defends the idea that the mind is essentially computational, a position that has in recent decades come under attack by theories that focus on bodily action and that view the mind as a product of interaction with the world and not as a set of secluded processes in the brain. The most …
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The realiser-realiser identity theory of mind
… the view I call the realiser-realiser identity theory of mind. I will argue that this view can solve the main issues surrounding the mind-body problem, namely, the problems posed by conceivability arguments, the problem of mental causation, the problem of multiple realisation of the mental and …
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The realiser-realiser identity theory of mind
… the view I call the realiser-realiser identity theory of mind. I will argue that this view can solve the main issues surrounding the mind-body problem, namely, the problems posed by conceivability arguments, the problem of mental causation, the problem of multiple realisation of the mental and …
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Theory of Mind Measurements and Mechanisms: An Investigation of Construct Validity and Cognitive Processes in Theory of Mind Tasks
<p>Understanding the perspectives of others is a critical skill. Theory of mind (ToM) is an essential ability for social competence and communication, and it is necessary for understanding behaviors that differ from our own (Premack and Woodruff, 1978). Although all individuals possess a ToM to …
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Investigating the neuropsychology of theory of mind and designing a new test of theory of mind in acquired brain injury
In Part 1 the Literature on the Neuropsychology of Theory of Mind (ToM) was investigated in a Systematic Literature Review of scanning and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) lesion studies. The quality of study methodologies and the tests used to assess ToM were evaluated, and findings about the brain …
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Theory of Mind and Metamemory in Old Age
<p>While both theory of mind and meta memory involve meta level thought, each has generally been restricted to different areas of research. This study sought to explore the connection between these abilities in older adults, as it has been examined in young children (Lockl & Schneider, 2007). …
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Effective Teamwork Using a Theory of Mind Over Plans
When agents execute a task, their minds focus on the plans, that is, what plans lead to the successful completion of the task, and what plans they are executing with the rest of the team. When there is no guarantee that agents have common knowledge of the task and can observe each other's actions, …
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Environmental and Cognitive Factors Influencing Children's Theory-of-mind Development
… date, there is compelling evidence to show that theory-of-mind development is influenced by different environmental and cognitive factors. However, despite our understanding of the different individual processes that facilitate theory-of-mind acquisition, what remains relatively unclear is how …
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Theory of Mind in Bipolar Disorder: A Pilot Descriptive Study
Objective: Primarily, to determine if affective Theory of Mind (ToM) decoding differs between patients with bipolar disorder who are experiencing mania, euthymia, or depression. Secondarily, to determine if a bias in ToM in patients experiencing different affective episodes is related to a …
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Seeing and Believing: Philosophical Issues in Theory of Mind Development
<p>All human beings understand the behaviors of others as causal results of their mental states. Philosophers call this ability folk psychology and developmental researchers call it theory of mind (ToM). My dissertation concerns how this reasoning works and how it is acquired. </p> <p>First, I …
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A Study of Thorndike's Theory of Mind and Mental Discipline
… in DSpace on 2014-12-04T17:33:25Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 0019863.pdf: 7899780 bytes, checksum: 05bc1a84fc009b0a299e3e19e12731ed (MD5) Previous issue date: 1956
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Foundations for a theory of mind for a humanoid robot
Thesis (Ph. D.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2001.
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Theory of mind development and executive functioning in elementary school children
The following study explored the role of verbal ability and executive functioning in theory of mind understanding in elementary school children. Scores on measures of language comprehension, verbal ability (sentence memory, and forward digit span), matrix completion, executive functioning (backward …
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Dark Consciousness: Theory of Mind and Henry James’s The Golden Bowl
Using the psychological concepts of Theory of Mind and embodied cognition, the author explores and questions the traditional readings of Henry James's novel, <em>The Golden Bowl</em>, and its protagonist, Maggie Verver. Although the majority of critics view her as a positive character, James takes …
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A multi-facetted approach to investigating theory of mind in corvids
Theory of mind refers to the ability to attribute mental states to others and to predict their behaviour based on inferences about their mental states, for example their perception, desires, or beliefs. Forty years ago, research on theory of mind originated from the question of whether or not …
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Developing a Theory of Mind : insights from FMRI studies of children
… undergo drastic changes throughout childhood. Theory of mind (ToM), the ability to reason about the mental states of others, is a core social cognitive ability that is crucial for navigating the social world. A majority of prior fMRI research on ToM has characterized the functional response in …
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