The future of theory-of-mind research: understanding motivational states, the role of language, and real-world consequences.
Suggestions are made for future investigation of theory-of-mind development. There needs to be (1) more focus on the development of understanding of desire and intention; (2) research on the role of language in theory-of-mind development that integrates representational-development and social-interaction views; and (3) investigation of the real-world consequences of children's developing understanding of belief, desire, and intention.
Astington
J W
JW
Institute of Child Study, OISE/University of Toronto, ON, Canada. jwastington@oise.utoronto.ca
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003210:Concept Formation; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D007804:Language Development; D009042:Motivation; D010469:Perceptual Distortion; D010553:Personality Development; D012649:Self Concept; D012938:Social Perception; D014796:Visual Perception