It has been argued that children who possess an advanced theory of mind (ToM) are more
likely to act prosocially, yet the empirical findings are mixed. To address this issue …

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Developmental psychologists coined the term" theory of mind" to describe how we
understand our shifting mental states in daily life. Over the past twenty years researchers …

It has been argued that children who possess an advanced theory of mind (ToM) are viewed
positively by their peers, but the empirical findings are mixed. This meta‐analysis of 20 …

Experiences with peers constitute an important developmental context for children wherein
they acquire a wide range of behaviors, skills, and attitudes that influence their adaptation …

Creating a healthy, social classroom environment. This book explains how the brain, as a
social organism, learns best throughout the lifespan, from our early schooling through late …

Children's peer relations represent a key aspect of school adjustment. However, little is
known about their social-cognitive precursors. To address this gap, the authors followed 70 …

We present a developmental model that describes normal peer relations and highlights
processes that underlie the emergence of problems with peers in childhood. We propose …

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are characterized by difficulties with social interaction,
verbal and nonverbal communication, and the development and maintenance of …

Developmental research has demonstrated the harmful effects of peer rejection during
adolescence; however, the neural mechanisms responsible for this salience remain …