Preschool Children's Persuasion Knowledge: The Contribution of Theory of Mind

摘要: Abstract Two studies investigate the influence of developmental variables on emergence persuasion knowledge in children ages three to five years. Theory mind (a form social development) consistently explains a significant amount variance children's knowledge. is well-researched variable psychology literature. This development enables child understand mental states others and use that state understanding predict others' future behavior. The results current study indicate before theory-of-mind development, are unable recognize advertising, most likely because they cannot think about intentions advertiser. findings important consumer literacy contribute extant literature by demonstrating factors can explain how develops. authors discuss theoretical, practical, ...