Use your knowledge of theory of mind to answer the questions listed. You may need to review your notes or information in the textbook to answer the questions. Please note: There is a drawing component
NAMES: ________________________________________________________________________________________
THEORY OF MIND PRACTICE SHEET
A child prefers crackers over broccoli.
Another person expresses a preference for broccoli over crackers.
The person asks the child to share one of the snacks.
Question to the child:
Can you give me some?
Children WITH theory of mind will give: ____________________________________________ WHY?
Children WITHOUT theory of mind will give: _________________________________________ WHY?
| Caption | Illustrate! |
| This is Sally, and this Anne | |
| Sally and Anne have a basket and a box | |
| Sally puts her ball in the basket | |
| Then Sally goes outside for a walk | |
| While Sally is gone, Anne moves the ball into the box | |
| Sally is back, now where will she look for the ball? |
Question to the child:
Where will Sally look for the ball?
Children WITH theory of mind will answer: ____________________________________________ WHY?
Children WITHOUT theory of mind will answer: _________________________________________ WHY?
Question to the child:
Here comes your sister, and she hasn’t seen inside this box. What will she think is inside the box before she opens it?
Children WITH theory of mind will answer: ____________________________________________ WHY?
Children WITHOUT theory of mind will answer: _________________________________________WHY?
Big Picture Questions:
Why do children have difficulty understanding the perspectives of others? How is this related to children’s development in Piaget’s preoperational stage?
How does gaining theory of mind help children better understand/explain the world around them?
Are adults good at theory of mind? Always? Do we sometimes make errors?
Do you think there is a TOMM (theory of mind module)? Give evidence for or against, to support your opinion.
