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Theory of mind: A foundational component of human general intelligence

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Abstract To understand the evolution of general intelligence, Burkart et al. endorse a “cultural intelligence approach,” which emphasizes the critical importance of social interaction. We argue that theory of mind… Click to show full abstract

Abstract To understand the evolution of general intelligence, Burkart et al. endorse a “cultural intelligence approach,” which emphasizes the critical importance of social interaction. We argue that theory of mind provides an essential foundation and shared perspective for the efficient ontogenetic transmission of crucial knowledge and skills during human development and, together with language, can account for superior human general intelligence.

Keywords: intelligence; foundational component; general intelligence; human general; theory mind; mind foundational

Journal Title: Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Year Published: 2017

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