METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO THE STUDY OF THE IMPLICIT MIND THEORY AT PEOPLE DEPENDENT ON PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES
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Keywords

implicit mind theory
research methods for implicit mind theory
people dependent on psychoactive substances
empathy
emotional intelligence

How to Cite

Telcharov, O. (2021). METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO THE STUDY OF THE IMPLICIT MIND THEORY AT PEOPLE DEPENDENT ON PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES. PSYCHOLOGICAL JOURNAL, 7(2), 70–78. https://doi.org/10.31108/1.2021.7.2.6

Abstract

The article presents the psychological analysis of the implicit mind theory and its research methods. The main problems of empirical research in psychology are briefly described. The main problems of research of the mind theory are highlighted; and the status of this phenomenon’s in scientific psychology is defined. The implicit mind theory is defined as a psychological quality expressed in the ability to explain and attribute mental states – beliefs, desires, emotions, knowledge, etc. – to themselves and others; as well as understanding that others have different beliefs, desires, intentions, and attitudes. Current difficulties in the research on the implicit mind theory are described. Age-related features of formation of the implicit mind theory are depicted. The latest scientific studies on the implicit mind theory are highlighted. Biological correlates of the theory are shown. It is also described that in the case of an alcohol addiction, certain brain areas that are known to be neurological correlates of the implicit mind theory are damaged. The main research methods, which are separated into three groups, are highlighted. The first group includes methods that study the implicit mind theory using behavioural experiment with special tasks. The second group includes methods that use semi-structured interview. The third group includes methods where respondents are asked to identify an emotion or an affective state of another person based on the visual stimuli (photo, picture etc.).The main methods of research of this psychological phenomenon, features, procedure, advantages, and disadvantages are described in detail.  The most appropriate methods to examine addicts’ implicit mind theory are proposed. The procedure of investigation and psychological assessment of the implicit mind theory for people   dependent on psychoactive substances is offered.

 

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