Expectations in counterfactual and theory of mind reasoning

Ferguson, H.J., Scheepers, C. and Sanford, A.J. (2010) Expectations in counterfactual and theory of mind reasoning. Language and Cognitive Processes, 25(3), pp. 297-346.

Abstract

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• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Scheepers, Dr Christoph and Sanford, Professor Anthony
• Authors: Ferguson, H.J., Scheepers, C., and Sanford, A.J.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Psychology & Neuroscience; College of Science and Engineering > School of Psychology
• Journal Name: Language and Cognitive Processes