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theory of mind

THEER-ee ov MYND

ˈθɪəri ɒv maɪnd

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theoryofmind

Dictionary meaning

ability to understand that other people have their own thoughts, beliefs, desires, and perspectives different from one's own; develops around age 4 in children; impaired in autism spectrum disorder

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