Theory of Mind

What is Theory of Mind

The understanding that others have intentions, desires, beliefs, perceptions, and emotions different from one’s own  and that such intentions, desires, and so forth affect people’s actions and behaviors. Children show the rudiments of theory of mind as toddlers, have a limited understanding of the relation between belief and action by age 3, and can begin to infer false beliefs in others by around age 4.

 

Theory of Mind with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

Theory of Mind Non-Verbal Screener

Development of Modules to Improve Theory of Mind in DHH Children

Articles

Marschark, M., Edwards, L., Peterson, C., Crowe, K., & Walton, D. (2019). Understanding Theory of Mind in Deaf and Hearing College Students. Journal of deaf studies and deaf education, 24(2), 104–118. https://doi.org/10.1093/deafed/eny039

Peterson, C.C. (2020) ‘Theory of mind and conversation in deaf and hearing children’, The Oxford Handbook of Deaf Studies in Learning and Cognition, pp. 212–231. doi:10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190054045.013.13.

Tesfamariam, E., & Chovaz, C. (2024). Theory of Mind and Deafness: Developing a Non-Verbal Assessment Tool. Western Undergraduate Psychology Journal, 12(1), 91–122.