Theory of Mind

The ability to attribute mental states (e.g., beliefs, desires, feelings, intentions, thoughts, etc.) to self and to others, allowing an individual to understand and infer behavior on the basis of the mental states. Difference or deficit in theory of mind is associated with ASPERGER SYNDROME; AUTISTIC DISORDER; and SCHIZOPHRENIA, etc.

Year introduced: 2010

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Tree Number(s): F02.463.689, F02.739.897

MeSH Unique ID: D056345

Previous Indexing:

• Interpersonal Relations (1988-2009)
• Mental Processes (1989-2009)
• Personal Construct Theory (2003-2009)
• Psychological Theory (1975-2009)
• Schizophrenic Psychology (1992-2009)

All MeSH Categories
Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Psychological Phenomena
Mental Processes
Theory of Mind

All MeSH Categories
Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Psychological Phenomena
Psychological Theory
Theory of Mind