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A Longitudinal, Microgenetic Study of the Emergence of False Belief Understanding and Inhibition Skills
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Flynn, Emma; O'Malley, Claire; Wood, David – Developmental Science, 2004
Two theories that attempt to explain the relationship between false belief understanding and inhibition skills were investigated: (1) theory of mind development improves self-control, and (2) executive control is necessary for developing a theory of mind. A microgenetic approach was adopted, with a group of 21 children completing a battery of…
Descriptors: Inhibition, Cognitive Development, Children, Longitudinal Studies