Testing Self-Recognition with a Mirror

Self-recognition helps researchers study how children begin to understand themselves and other people. It is one of the first steps toward self-awareness and a mature theory of mind, which is the ability to understand that other people can think and feel differently from you.

Theory of mind matte...

Individuals are not born with a fully developed theory of mind?the unique ability to understand others and simulate their thoughts and feelings, independently of self-desires and knowledge.

Self-recognition and self-awareness are necessary to develop a mature theory of mind. Therefore, studying a child?s emerging sense of self?like underst...