Carol- Here is a Psychology Today blog: http://blogs.psychologytoday.com/blog/aspergers-diary/200805/empathy-mindblindness-and-theory-mind
It discusses the Simon Baron-Cohen theory as he put forth in several papers and books. Most notably, at least in terms of publicity etc. were: Mindblindness: An Essay on Autism and Theory of Mind in 1997 (probably the best starting place for the theory) The Essential Difference: Male And Female Brains And The Truth About Autism in 2004 I found students very receptive to the ideas in The Essential Difference. But he is a bit of a salesman and sometimes getting them to be careful or critical in their thinking about the ideas is a bit difficult. But in teaching neuro/bio psychology courses I think it is worth the effort to do so. Oh. There are gobs of videos of Autistic kids on YouTube, etc. (not that some don't require pause for ethical reasons). Is there a Munchausen syndrome of exhibitionism or is this just another place where technology has raced ahead of thoughtfulness? That's really about as much as I've done with it though. Tim _______________________________ Timothy O. Shearon, PhD Professor and Chair Department of Psychology The College of Idaho Caldwell, ID 83605 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] teaching: intro to neuropsychology; psychopharmacology; general; history and systems "You can't teach an old dogma new tricks." Dorothy Parker -----Original Message----- From: DeVolder Carol L [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri 10/17/2008 6:44 PM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Subject: Theory of Mind Can someone give me a concise definition of Theory of Mind? Please feel free to suggest readings as well. I believe I understand the premise, but I'd really like to know more, including where it stands vis a vis child development and autism, and non-human animals (other primates, for example). Thanks, Carol Carol L. DeVolder, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology Chair, Department of Psychology St. Ambrose University 518 West Locust Street Davenport, Iowa 52803 Phone: 563-333-6482 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] web: http://web.sau.edu/psychology/psychfaculty/cdevolder.htm The contents of this message are confidential and may not be shared with anyone without permission of the sender. --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
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