Date of Completion

4-17-2014

Embargo Period

4-15-2014

Keywords

Theory of Mind, Visual Spatial Memory

Major Advisor

Dr. Orv Karan, PhD

Associate Advisor

Dr. Rachelle Persusse

Associate Advisor

Dr. Tony Crespi

Field of Study

Psychology

Degree

Doctor of Philosophy

Open Access

Open Access

Abstract

Theory of mind (TOM) is the ability to understand the thoughts, feelings and intentions of others. While research has established a link between TOM and language skills, the link between TOM and visual-spatial memory (VSM) has not been explored. Given the importance of TOM as a construct, this study explored the link between these two constructs in a public school setting. Despite a relatively small n (41), a marginal link was found between TOM and VSM. Implications and limitations of this research are discussed.

Richard Francis Gallini – University of Connecticut (2014)

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