Training for generalization in Theory of Mind: a study with older adults

Training for generalization in Theory of Mind: a study with older adults

Theory of Mind (ToM) refers to the ability to attribute independent mental states to self and others in order to explain and predict social behavior. Recent research in this area has shown a decline in ToM abilities associated with normal aging that is of a moderate magnitude or greater. Very few st...

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Main Authors: ELENA eCAVALLINI, Federica eBianco, Sara eBottiroli, Alessia eRosi, Tomaso eVecchi, Serena eLecce
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
Subjects:
Theory of Mind
training
older adults
generalization effect
mentalizing ability
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01123/full

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