Theory of Mind Concepts in Children's Literature.

Cassidy, Kimberly Wright; Ball, Lorraine V.; Rourke, Mary T.; Werner, Rebecca Stetson; Feeny, Norh; Chu, June Y.; Lutz, Donna J.; Perkins, Alexis

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ERIC Number: EJ575408

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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Theory of Mind Concepts in Children's Literature.

Cassidy, Kimberly Wright; Ball, Lorraine V.; Rourke, Mary T.; Werner, Rebecca Stetson; Feeny, Norh; Chu, June Y.; Lutz, Donna J.; Perkins, Alexis

Applied Psycholinguistics, v19 n3 p463-70 1998

Examined whether books that are typically read to preschool children contain theory of mind concepts. Parents of 47 preschool children recorded books read by or to their child over a one-week period, and the books were analyzed for theory of mind concept. Results suggest that theory of mind concepts appear to be an integral part of the literature to preschool children. (Author/JL)

Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Cognitive Structures, Parents, Preschool Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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