Low-income children show theory of mind development differences compared with typically studied higher-income samples¶
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q3 i? Theory of mind development differs among low-income children as compared to typically studied, higher-income samples. → Elizabeth Woodburn Cavadel 2017
Evidence¶
Elizabeth Woodburn Cavadel 2017¶
Elizabeth Woodburn Cavadel, Douglas A. Frye. (2017). Not Just Numeracy and Literacy: Theory of Mind Development and School Readiness among Low-Income Children. Developmental Psychology, vol. 53, issue 12. https://www.mathematica.org/publications/not-just-numeracy-and-literacy-theory-of-mind-development-and-school-readiness-among-low-income doi:10.1037/dev0000409
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The study of 120 low-income preschool and kindergarten children reports replication of "differences in theory of mind development among low-income children as compared to typically studied, higher-income samples."
"Results replicate differences in theory of mind development among low-income children as compared to typically studied, higher-income samples."
Discussion¶
Learner Variables¶
- Socioeconomic Status — predictor: outcomes differ by group: a gap reflecting circumstances and treatment, not a cause
Related Claims¶
- Theory of mind predicts concurrent literacy and numeracy outcomes at school entry among low-income children — related
- A combination of sociocognitive variables predicts concurrent academic outcomes at school entry — related
- Prenatal risk indices were not significantly associated with cognitive flexibility or theory of mind outcomes in this sample — related
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Low-income children show theory of mind development differences compared with typically studied higher-income samples |
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Low-income children show theory of mind development differences compared with typically studied higher-income samples |
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