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The Comprehensive Assessment of Theory of Mind (CAT): A Novel Measure of 3- to 8-Year-Old Children's Theory of Mind and an Evaluation of Mental-State Scaling
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Megan J. Heise; Lindsay C. Bowman – Child Development, 2025
This study describes a novel measure of children's Theory of Mind (ToM) development--called the Comprehensive Assessment of ToM (CAT)--that addresses limitations in existing ToM measures. This behavioral measure includes three-six items each about diverse desires, diverse beliefs, knowledge access, knowledge expertise, false belief, and visual…
Descriptors: Theory of Mind, Measures (Individuals), Young Children, Childrens Attitudes