Theory of mind

Noun

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1.NounThe ability to form an opinion about what other people are thinking.

"Lack of theory of mind is a classic symptom of autism-spectrum disorders"

2.NounThe intellectual ability to understand that different persons (other than the self) might have different intentions and knowledge.

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