Background and Objective: working memory and response inhibition, including cognitive capabilities that can be associated with theory of mind. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between response inhibition and working memory with the development of theory of mind is elementary students.
Method: data collection tools in this study consisted of 38 questions form the theory of mind, Morris et al, Stroop Test and the Wechsler Memory Scale active. The data collected for this research correlation and linear regression analysis were used to study the question.
Results: The results showed a positive and significant relationship between the executive functions of response inhibition, working memory with the development of theory of mind there. As well as response inhibition and working memory's ability to predict the level of theory of mind. The results showed that the positive relationship between theory of mind and response inhibition and working memory span there. And improving these actions lead to greater recognition of social human understanding. working memory' s ability to predict the level of theory of mind. The results showed that the positive relationship between theory of mind and response inhibition and working memory span there. And improving these actions lead to greater recognition of social human understanding.
Conclusion: the general executive functions, particularly working memory and response inhibition decisive role in anticipating and development of human mental abilities, including the ability of the conceptual mind.