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Observant, nonaggressive temperament predicts theory-of-mind development.
- Source :
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Developmental Science . Mar2011, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p319-326. 8p. 2 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Temperament dimensions influence children's approach to and participation in social interactive experiences which reflect and impact children's social understandings. Therefore, temperament differences might substantially impact theory-of-mind development in early childhood. Using longitudinal data, we report that certain early temperament characteristics (at age 3) - lack of aggressiveness, a shy-withdrawn stance to social interaction, and social-perceptual sensitivity - predict children's more advanced theory-of-mind understanding 2 years later. The findings contribute to our understanding of how theory of mind develops in the formative preschool period; they may also inform debates as to the evolutionary origins of theory of mind. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1363755X
- Volume :
- 14
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Developmental Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 65006437
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-7687.2010.00977.x