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Cognitive psychology should focus more on the interpretive ability of the human mind. Essentially, the thinking mind interprets experiences systematically as it develops an awareness about culture. Substantial studies on people's interpretive understanding ultimately lead to the development of sound theories and more convincing interpretation of psychologists' own scientific thinking.
Publication Name: Human Development
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0018-716X
Year: 1995
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The cognitive revolution in psychology confirms the assumption that psyche acts as an intermingling factor between biological brain functioning and social behavior in children's cognitive development. This means that children will develop certain abilities before they can understand how abstract concepts, such as desires, beliefs and thoughts, cause other people's behaviors.
Publication Name: Human Development
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0018-716X
Year: 1995
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New assumptions have been forwarded about the understanding of mental states and the human mind's interpretive potential. Such assumptions contradict the classical belief that meaning cannot be explained casually. It is presupposed that children have a theory of mind, which means that children learn to understand mental states based on their experiences.
Publication Name: Human Development
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0018-716X
Year: 1995
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