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Acquiring a Conception of Mind - A Review of Psychological Research and Theory (Paperback)
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Acquiring a Conception of Mind - A Review of Psychological Research and Theory (Paperback)
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It seems the mind has evolved into such a powerful form that we are
able to go beyond knowing the world and move towards knowing the
mind itself. Being able to comprehend the mind permits smooth
social interaction, since it allows us to anticipate the future
actions of those around us. The apparently effortless quality of
social co-ordination belies the complex process of
conceptualization and inference that is actually at work. The
odyssey of childhood, especially in the early years, presents a
topic for investigation and speculation.
A purpose of this book is to provide a thoroughly readable in-depth
review of recent findings and theories about the development of
understanding mind. In preparing this, a major goal was seen as
composing text that is appealing in itself as a piece of writing.
This book covers development from infancy to adulthood, and also
considers related disorders of development especially autism. It
goes beyond the narrow focus on the preschool years typical of most
writings on the topic.
One of the main themes in the book concerns the role of language
and communication in development. Language could serve as a tool
that helps the child to think more in the abstract and the
hypothetical, once removed from reality. Being able to communicate
with language virtually means that we are able to hear the thoughts
of those around us. We hear what they think from what they say.
Communication could thus provide a major catalyst in promoting the
development of an understanding of mind. Perhaps it is no
coincidence that children with autism who supposedly have an
impaired understanding of mind also have impairments in language
and communication.
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