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Paper Instructions:

To Read: Siegler Text: Chapters 7: Cohen et al Book, Chapters 1 -3

1.    Define Theory of Mind and describe the false belief task used to measure children’s theory of mind. Why do children a lot earlier than 4 not able to pass the task? In other words, what developments in the brain facilitate the emergence of theory of mind? Then, provide 3 examples of how parents and teachers can foster theory of mind in children. 

2.    Contrast the pretend play of a typical 18-month-old and a 3 year-old child. Link the differences to changes in cognition. 
3.    Provide an example of how children’s ability to identify causal relations expands with age.  
4.    What did you learn about recording children’s behavior in the Cohen book? What is the key to accurate observations (bias-free)? What is the benefit of using descriptive language?