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Papera, Massimiliano; Richards, Anne; van Geert, Paul; Valentini, Costanza – International Journal of Behavioral Development, 2019
Theory of mind refers to the ability to attribute beliefs to oneself and others. The present study used a dynamic systems approach to assess how environment may affect the development of second-order theory of mind (e.g., "John knows that Mary knows that he went out yesterday"). Theory of mind is divided into two major dimensions:…
Descriptors: Theory of Mind, Evaluation Methods, Prediction, Cognitive Processes
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Hold-Cavell, B. C. L.; And Others – International Journal of Behavioral Development, 1986
Eight German and eight Italian children were observed during their first year in preschool. Cultural differences and similarities in play and behavior and sex differences are reported. Findings suggest that strategies that children use to enter kindergarten or a new group exist universally. (Author/RH)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences