Jean is a young woman with Asperger syndrome. Her coworker recently lost a family member to cancer. Jean expounded on her knowledge of the cause and effects of the illness, but did not offer condolences, nor did she notice the discomfort she was causing her coworker. Jean's inability to perceive the feelings or to understand the emotional state of her coworker is related to

A. central deconstruction theory. B. theory of least resistance. C. theory of mind. D. mindfulness.

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Harold Morales

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14 June, 12:23

Jean is a young woman with Asperger syndrome. Her coworker recently lost a family member to cancer. Jean expounded on her knowledge of the cause and effects of the illness, but did not offer condolences, nor did she notice the discomfort she was causing her coworker. Jean's inability to perceive the feelings or to understand the emotional state of her coworker is related to

A. central deconstruction theory. B. theory of least resistance. C. theory of mind. D. mindfulness.

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Answer:. C. theory of mind.

Explanation:

Theory of mind relates to how one is able to understand their own beliefs, desires, emotions, intents and knowledge and the ability to comprehend that other also have their own desires, beliefs, intents etc.

Theory of mind is vital for an individual to be able to associate with other people around them and it crucial in how we judge and analyze how other people behave.