theory of mind
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theory of mind¹
noun theories of mind · Theory of Mind · ToM
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The ability to form an opinion about what other people are thinking.
Lack of theory of mind is a classic symptom of autism-spectrum disorders
Opposite: mindblindness
- The intellectual ability to understand that different persons (other than the self) might have different intentions and knowledge.
Theory of Mind²
noun Theories of Mind
- Alternative letter-case form of theory of mind
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noun ability to form an opinion about what other people are thinking
| 中文 | 心智理論 /心智理论 xīnzhì lǐlùn |
|---|---|
| Ελληνικά | θεωρία του νου theoría tou nou, νοοθεωρία nootheoría |
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