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theory of mind

theory of mind Theory of mind is the ability to recognize that you and other people have mental states such as beliefs, desires, feelings, intentions, and thoughts, and to use that understanding to make sense of behavior.

Theory of mind is the ability to recognize that you and other people have mental states such as beliefs, desires, feelings, intentions, and thoughts, and to use that understanding to make sense of behavior. Differences or deficits in this ability are associated with conditions such as Asperger syndrome, autistic disorder, and schizophrenia.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Theory of Mind” (D056345).
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