An Important Consequence of Having a Theory of Mind Is

question 110

Multiple Choice

An important consequence of having a theory of mind is that:

• A) we think of ourselves as having mental as well as physical capacities
• B) it allows us to predict how we might behave in various situations
• C) it makes us more egocentric in our actions
• D) it allows us to understand that others have intentions

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Definitions:

Personality Disorders

A group of mental health conditions characterized by unhealthy patterns of thinking, functioning, and behaving.

Delirium

A serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of the environment.

Hysteria

An outdated psychiatric term once used to describe a symptom pattern characterized by emotional excitability and physical symptoms (e.g., convulsions, paralyses, numbness, loss of vision) without any organic cause.

Repression

A psychological defense mechanism involving the unconscious blocking of unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or impulses from conscious awareness.