Theory of Mind in relation to Metacognition and ICTs. A metacognitive approach to ToM

Bamicha  Victoria; Drigas  Athanasios

doi:10.36560/16420231711

Authors

Bamicha Victoria N.C.S.R. ‘Demokritos’, Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications – Net Media Lab & Mind-Brain R&D
Drigas Athanasios Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications – Net Media Lab & Mind-Brain R&D

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36560/16420231711

Keywords:

theory of mind, mindreading, metacognition

Abstract

Theory of Mind constitutes a complex cognitive ability of the individual that impulses him to acquire social knowledge. While the development of Metacognition contributes to the construction of a higher mental structure, allowing the observation, control, and readjustment of the cognitive mechanism with the aim of its optimal performance. The present study investigates the existence of correlation and mutual influence between the two functions. Survey results show that Tom and Metacognition are connected and interact with each other in man's social, cognitive, and evolutionary course, forming two mental processes of outstanding importance for his well-being. Additionally, the predictive power of ToM in the development of Metacognition is highlighted.

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