The Phrase "Theory of Mind" Refers to Our Tendency to

question 46

Multiple Choice

The phrase "theory of mind" refers to our tendency to

• A) try to figure out the mental state of other people in our lives.
• B) try to figure out our own motivation for our actions.
• C) analyze behavior in terms of rewards and punishments.
• D) emphasize the surface structure of language over the deep structure.

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Definitions:

Critical Thinking

The ability to think clearly and rationally, understanding the logical connection between ideas and critically evaluating arguments.

Scientific Inquiry

A systematic process used to investigate phenomena, acquire new knowledge, or correct and integrate previous knowledge, based on empirical evidence and the scientific method.

Inductive Reasoning

A method of reasoning in which general principles are inferred from specific observations or instances.

Empirical Reasoning

A mode of reasoning based on observed and measured phenomena and derives knowledge from actual experience.