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Theory of Mind and Language in Developmental Contexts

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Editors:
  1. Alessandro Antonietti

    1. Department of Psychology, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Milan, Italy

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  2. Olga Liverta-Sempio

    1. Department of Psychology, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Milan, Italy

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  3. Antonella Marchetti

    1. Department of Psychology, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Milan, Italy

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  • Provides new empirical study data that explores the influence of linguistic variables within developmental contexts on theory of mind development and functioning
  • Establishes context for usage, including personal, social, and business interactions
  • Offers a comprehensive overview on the most current studies that address the relationship between language and theory of mind
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: The Springer Series on Human Exceptionality (SSHE)

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XI
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  2. Mental Language and Understanding of Epistemic and Emotional Mental States

    • Alessandro Antonietti, Olga Liverta-Sempio, Antonella Marchetti, Janet W. Astington
    Pages 1-30

  3. The Mental Verbs in Different Conceptual Domains and in Different Cultures

    • David R. Olson, Alessandro Antonietti, Olga Liverta-Sempio, Antonella Marchetti
    Pages 31-64

  4. The Socialization of Theory of Mind

    • Angeline Lillard
    Pages 65-76

  5. Relations Among Theory of Mind, Metacognitive Language, Reading Skills and Story Comprehension In L1 and L2 Learners

    • Janette Pelletier
    Pages 77-92

  6. Culture and Mental States

    • Marilyn Shatz, Jennifer Dyer, Antonella Marchetti, Davide Massaro
    Pages 93-106

  7. Mind Over Grammar

    • Michael Siegal, Rosemary Varley, Stephen C. Want
    Pages 107-119

  8. The Silent Understanding of the Mind

    • Antonella Marchetti, Olga Liverta-Sempio, Flavia Lecciso
    Pages 121-147

  9. Social and Intrapersonal Theories of Mind

    • Joan Lucariello, Mary Le Donne, Tina Durand, Lisa Yarnell
    Pages 149-171

  10. Discursive Practices and Mentalization Ability in Adults at Work

    • Silvia Gilardi, Andreina Bruno, Cristina Pezzotta
    Pages 173-192

  11. Back Matter

    Pages 193-198
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About this book

How we think and speak is a reflection of our shared cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Theory of Mind and Language in Different Developmental Contexts blazes new trails in the study of the relationship between the theory of mind—that is, the ability to attribute mental states as the basis of behavior and social interaction—and language.

This volume examines the linguistic variables within developmental contexts, including:

- Different levels of analysis.

- Intercultural differences (e.g., Western, non-Western).

- Intracultural differences (e.g., socioeconomic status).

- Conditions of development as well as typical and atypical functions.

- Contexts of usage, including personal, social, and business interactions.

Each chapter focuses on issues and methodologies to provide a comprehensive overview of current studies on the relationship between the theory of mind and language. Data and working strategies are provided for clinicians, educators, and other mental health professionals. This volume is a must-have for developmental, cognitive, and clinical psychologists and researchers interested in the most up-to-date information on theory of mind and language.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Psychology, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Milan, Italy

    Alessandro Antonietti, Olga Liverta-Sempio, Antonella Marchetti

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Theory of Mind and Language in Developmental Contexts

  • Editors: Alessandro Antonietti, Olga Liverta-Sempio, Antonella Marchetti

  • Series Title: The Springer Series on Human Exceptionality

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/b106493

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Behavioral Science, Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag New York 2006

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-387-24994-0Published: 23 February 2006

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4419-2037-9Published: 29 November 2010

  • eBook ISBN: 978-0-387-24997-1Published: 13 September 2006

  • Series ISSN: 1572-5642

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 198

  • Topics: Child and School Psychology

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