To look at the subject matter more generally: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_mind http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_mind Theory of mind (often abb

To look at the subject matter more generally: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_mind http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_mind Theory of mind (often abbreviated ToM) is the ability to attribute mental states — beliefs, intents, desires, pretending, knowledge, etc. — to oneself and others and to understand that others have beliefs, desires, intentions, and perspectives that are different from one's own.