Longitudinal Effects of Theory of Mind o

Longitudinal Effects of Theory of Mind on Later Peer Relations: The Role of Prosocial Behavior Caputi, M., Lecce, S., Pagnin, A., & Banerjee, R. (2012). Longitudinal effects of theory of mind on later peer relations: the role of prosocial behavior.Developmental psychology, 48(1), 257.

Dramatic gains during preschool years; substantial individual differences.

“theory-of-mind skills transform and/or are transformed by children’s close relationships”

Cutting, A., & Dunn, J. (1999). Theory of mind, emotion understanding, language, and family background: Individual differences and interrelations. Child Development, 70, 853– 865. doi:10.1111/1467-8624.00061

Repacholi, B., & Slaughter, V. (Eds.). (2003). Individual differences in theory of mind: Implications for typical and atypical development. Hove, UK: Psychology Press.