Effectiveness of False Belief Training (Theory of Mind) on Decreasing Behavioral Problems among First Grade Students

Fatemeh Nanvaii, Fahimeh Niaraki
2013 European Online Journal of Natural and Social Sciences   unpublished
Introduction The theory of prerequisite mind for comprehension of social environment and the necessity of challenge in social behaviors are competitive. Beliefs reflect a method that is a world or at least what we want it to be a world. Thus, if we grasp that something is wrong , we will try to change it in accordance with the outside objects (Estington, 1993, as cited in Mashhadi,2003). Understanding the false belief is the most important key factor in the theory of mind (Flavel et al., 1990,
more » ... s cited in Jokar,Samani, Foladchang, 2000). The false belief means that a kid just relies on his or her own wants in behaving other people and does not consider others' beliefs; such students usually are not able to do well in assignments of false belief, whereas those who do these assignments well, possibly have a great understanding of homogeneous belief and inclination, in this case, the kid relies less on his/her wants. Considering the theory of mind as an instrument for reduction of students' problems is used especially in their behavioral problems. Behavioral problems or disorders, are among the problems that is problematic for parents and society in childhood. Those students and teens who suffer from behavioral problems, defeat in making friends, some are isolated and if other students or adults try to be in contact with them, they won't be successful. On the other hand, because of hostile and violent behaviors of the peers and adults, these students are rejected and this will reduce their educational opportunities (Parand, 2009). From among other behavioral problems that causes the students' incompatibility with social environments especially the school, is the problem of anxiety and isolation that includes extroverted behavioral problems. Students suffering from this problem, easily get angry, are sensitive , become sad easily, and totally are timid, worried, down in the dumps, and sad, and their educational function sometimes gets negative and inappropriate (Faurence and Nitzez,1992). The main cause of considering the theory of mind associated with behavioral problems is widespread and it is considered as a peril that threatens students and students with suffering from mental diseases ,attention deficit, personality problems, excitement-behavioral problems and antisocial behaviors. Statement of the problem Social knowledge is the conception of kid or person from social phenomena world and the way they are sequenced and also socio-epistemic processes that are acquired through social experience and social knowledge (Mohseni, 1996) .
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