Age-Related Declines in Theory of Mind: Associations with Cognitive Complexity, Reasoning Abilities and Social Activity

Abstract The theory of mind (ToM) is a construct of complex skills that contributes to a better understanding of social scenarios and interpersonal relationships. We performed a quasiexperimental design study with a healthy aging sample of 454 Spanish- and Catalan-speaking individuals ranging in age from 18 to 94 years. This study examined the changes in ToM abilities among older adults, considering the cognitive complexity of the ToM tasks used. It also sought to identify potential factors that