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Theory of mind, development, and deafness

Henry M. Wellman, Candida C. Peterson

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We briefly review theory of mind development in typically developing children. With that background we consider two further topics in more depth. First we overview new, insightful methods that reveal more clearly how theory of mind unfolds over development. Then we examine theory of mind development in deaf children. We argue that research on theory of mind progressions and including research contrasting typical development with that of deaf children of hearing parents is especially revealing of the nature and development of theory of mind.

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Key concepts: Theory of mind, Development theory, Development (topology), Psychology, Cognitive science, Cognition, Mathematical analysis, Market economy