Theory of Mind Refers To

question 137

Multiple Choice

Theory of mind refers to:

• A)the recognition that having a functioning brain is definitive of being human.
• B)a set of ideas about other peoples' thoughts,desires,feelings,and intentions based on what we know about them and the situation they are in.
• C)people's tendency to mimic the behavior of other individuals.
• D)people's tendency to infer internal causes for the behavior of others.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for producing hormones that regulate body temperature, hunger, moods, release of hormones from many glands, especially the pituitary gland, and sleep cycles.

Evolutionary History

The branch of biology that studies the origins and changes in the diversity of life over time, explaining how and why species have evolved and become extinct.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in instinct and mood. It controls basic emotions (fear, pleasure, anger) and drives (hunger, sex, dominance, care of offspring).

Brainstem

The part of the brain that connects the spinal cord to the rest of the brain, controlling many basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate.