The aim of this study was to explore the influence of peer interaction on young children’s theory of mind development. Sixty-three 3-5-year-olds young children were involved in this study. On the base of the classical TOM tasks, we set up several different types of peer interaction experimental conditions to find the types which can facilitate TOM development by changing the subject’s number. The results showed that several different types of peer interaction all can promote children’s TOM development. Children’s adequate playmates can help them to develop TOM ability by providing data, the feedback in discussion, observation learning and imitation, cooperation, affective support and adequate communion.
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