The ability to attribute mental states (e.g., beliefs, desires, feelings, intentions, thoughts, etc.) to self and to others, allowing an individual to understand and infer behavior on the basis of the mental states. Difference or deficit in theory of mind is associated with ASPERGER SYNDROME; AUTISTIC DISORDER; and SCHIZOPHRENIA, etc.

DUI

D056345 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0526999

Previous indexing

Interpersonal Relations (1988-2009); Mental Processes (1989-2009); Personal Construct Theory (2003-2009); Psychological Theory (1975-2009); Schizophrenic Psychology (1992-2009)

History note

2010

Public note

2010