Importance of language for children’s theory of mind: Comparison of verbal and nonverbal theory of mind tasks

The ability to attribute mental states oneself and others, known as the theory of mind (ToM), has been widely researched over past 40 years, along with its relation language comprehension. However, a majority research on between ToM used only verbal tasks assessing false belief understanding measure ToM. Therefore, this study aimed analyze ToM, using larger battery measures, different demands. A total 203 typically developing children 46 68 months age, average nonverbal cognitive skills, were assessed comprehension tasks. aspect was Reynell Developmental Language Scales (Language Comprehension scale A). To assess non-verbal taken from subtest NEPSY?II. Results indicated significant correlation measures. Hierarchical regression showed that predictor for children?s performance both Specifically, affected regardless demands stronger than results contribute view is fundamental exceeds features specific