Theory of Mind in Developmental Research Looks into The

question 61

Multiple Choice

Theory of mind in developmental research looks into the:

• A)relationship between children's age and their maturational levels.
• B)relationship between children's growing awareness of their own thoughts and how this affects their behaviour.
• C)observable behaviours exhibited by children.
• D)the environmental influences on children's development.

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Definitions:

Big Five

The Big Five refers to a model in personality psychology comprising five broad personality traits: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Psychoticism

One of five trait domains associated with personality disorders in the DSM-5, it is characterized by a tendency to have bizarre thoughts or experiences, and to exhibit eccentric behavior.

Statistically Significant

A situation where the observed effect or difference in a study is likely not due to chance, indicating a high probability that it reflects true differences or associations.

Empirical

Based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.