Theory of mind (ToM) is a popular term from the field of psychology as an assessment of an individual human’s degree of capacity for empathy and understanding of others. ToM is one of the patterns of behavior that is typically exhibited by the minds of both neurotypical and atypical (source: [1]) people, that being the ability to attribute—to another or oneself—mental states such as beliefs, intents, desires, emotions and knowledge. Theory of mind as a personal capability is the understanding that others have beliefs, desires, intentions, and perspectives that are different from one’s own. Possessing a functional theory of mind is considered crucial for success in everyday human social interactions and is used when analyzing, judging, and inferring others’ behaviors. Deficits can occur in people with autism spectrum disorders, genetic-based eating disorders, schizophrenia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,[1] cocaine addiction,[2] and brain damage suffered from alcohol’s neurotoxicity;[3] deficits associated with opiate addiction reverse after prolonged abstinence.[4]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_mind

https://www.simplypsychology.org/theory-of-mind.html

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/270571348_Theory_of_mind_and_language_of_mind_in_narratives_Developmental_trends_from_kindergarten_to_primary_school

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/40765680_The_historical_roots_of_Theory_of_Mind_The_work_of_James_Mark_Baldwin

https://www.verywellmind.com/theory-of-mind-4176826