Theory of mind

Theory of mind is the ability to understand that other people can have thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that are different from our own. It helps us understand that other people can see the world differently from us and that they might have different opinions and ideas. For example, if you are playing hide and seek with a friend, you need to understand that your friend might know where you are hiding, even though you can't see them; this is an example of theory of mind in action.