Theory Theory (Simulation Theory, Theory of Mind)

2012 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Mind ◽  
Simulation Theory ◽  
Theory Theory

Intersubjectivity and Psychopathology

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaun Gallagher
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Mind ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Simulation Theory ◽  
Theory Theory ◽  
Embodied Interaction ◽  
Online Interaction ◽  
Interaction Theory ◽  
Alternative Account ◽  
Second Person

This chapter provides a review of theory of mind (ToM) approaches to explaining certain dysfunctions of intersubjectivity in pathologies such as autism and schizophrenia. ToM approaches such as theory theory and simulation theory focus on mindreading but fail to explain important aspects of online intersubjective interaction. A phenomenological approach (interaction theory), focusing on embodied interaction, offers an alternative account of intersubjective processes and specific dysfunctions in pathology. Further research is needed on second-person, online interaction to develop this approach as a viable explanation of intersubjective problems in psychopathology.

scholarly journals Theory of Mind after Severe Acquired Brain Injury: Clues for Interpretation

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
U. Bivona ◽  
R. Formisano ◽  
L. Mastrilli ◽  
S. Zabberoni ◽  
C. Caltagirone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Theory Of Mind ◽  
Personal Experience ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Simulation Theory ◽  
The Other ◽  
Clinical Population ◽  
Theory Theory ◽  
Severe Acquired Brain Injury

Background.Recently, increased interest has been shown in Theory of Mind (ToM) abilities of individuals with severe acquired brain injury (sABI). ToM impairment following sABI can be associated with altered executive functioning and/or with difficulty in decoding and elaborating emotions. Two main theoretical models have been proposed to explain the mechanisms underlying ToM in the general population:Theory TheoryandSimulation Theory. This review presents and discusses the literature on ToM abilities in individuals with sABI by examining whether they sustain the applicability of theTheory Theoryand/orSimulation Theoryto account for ToM deficits in this clinical population. We found 32 papers that are directly aimed at investigating ToM in sABI. Results did not show the univocal predominance of one model with respect to the other in explaining ToM deficits in sABI. We hypothesised that ToM processes could be explained by coinvolvement of the two models, i.e., according to personal experience, cognitive features, or the emotional resources of the persons with sABI.

Einfühlen und Verstehen

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 220-243
Author(s):  
Verena Mayer
Keyword(s):  
Simulation Theory ◽  
Current Debate ◽  
Theory Theory ◽  
Other Minds ◽  
Recent Debate ◽  
The Many

How do we understand other minds? The current debate uses the iridescent term “empathy” to explain our quite different mindreading capacities. Since no alternatives seemed to be available the discussion has been mostly in a deadlock between “simulation theory” and “theory theory”. Only recently the relevance of phenomenological findings on the issue has been brought forward. In this paper Husserl’s two concepts of “Einfühlung”, as developed in the second volume of his Ideas, are set against the background of the latest discussion. Husserl’s explanation of empathy in terms of analogical experience highlights the transcendental role of empathy in the context of constitution. At the same time it may solve some of the many riddles left by the recent debate.

The Person Model Theory and the Question of Situatedness of Social Understanding

2018 ◽  
pp. 468-492 ◽  
Author(s):  
Albert Newen
Keyword(s):  
Model Theory ◽  
Simulation Theory ◽  
Early Infancy ◽  
Theory Theory ◽  
Social Understanding ◽  
Interaction Theory ◽  
Context Dependent ◽  
Clear Cases ◽  
Person Model ◽  
Intense Debate

Humans are hyper-social beings, highly dependent on others and on successfully interacting with them. Which theory can adequately describe our ability to understand others? In the literature we have an intense debate among proponents of theory-theory, simulation theory, and interaction theory. I argue first that none of these accounts is adequate but that we need to go in the direction of what I call the “person model theory.” The second important question is which types of embodiment (or further aspects of 4E) are systematically relevant for social understanding according to the person model theory? I argue that there are clear cases of embodiment of social understanding, while extendedness and/or enactment seem to be only clearly implemented in early infancy. Furthermore, 4E features of being embodied, enacted, extended, or embedded can only be ascribed to an implementation, a token of a specific type which makes the 4E features intensely context-dependent.

Universal belief-desire psychology? A dilemma for theory theory and simulation theory

2013 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 744-764 ◽  
Author(s):  
Derek W. Strijbos ◽  
Leon C. de Bruin
Keyword(s):  
Simulation Theory ◽  
Theory Theory
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