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Everyone Has the Ability to Take the Perspective of Another

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Everyone has the ability to take the perspective of another person. In all countries and cultures, adults and children can reflect upon the mental states of other people. Nevertheless, people in some cultural groups use that ability more often and more naturally. Why?


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Cognitive Load

The total amount of mental effort being used in the working memory, influencing one's ability to perform tasks or process information.

Accurate Attribution

Accurate attribution involves correctly identifying the causes or reasons behind one's own or others' behaviors and outcomes.

False Consensus

The tendency to overestimate how much others share our beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors.

Narcissistic Tendency

A personality trait characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.

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