Social Cognition
Components of the Social Thinking Methodology fit within the Social Cognition concept by addressing self-awareness, expected versus unexpected behaviors, social rules and perspective taking.
The vast majority of Social Thinking strategies include an emphasis on social cognition, i.e. social attention to thinking, interpretation, and application based on others and the context. Most lessons related to components of the Social Thinking Methodology have an underlying emphasis on the thinking and feeling components involved in the dynamic social interpretation that is at the heart of social skill understanding and production.
Here are a few research-based concepts and frameworks representing the foundation for the Social Thinking Methodology as it relates to Social Cognition. We continue to learn, modify, expand, and generate new articles as it pertains to Social Cognition. The list below is not meant to be exhaustive by any means, but rather a resource for you!