A Systematic Review on the Evaluation of Large Language Models in Theory of Mind Tasks
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| author | Sarıtaş, Karahan Tezören, Kıvanç Durmazkeser, Yavuz |
| author_facet | Sarıtaş, Karahan Tezören, Kıvanç Durmazkeser, Yavuz |
| contents | In recent years, evaluating the Theory of Mind (ToM) capabilities of large language models (LLMs) has received significant attention within the research community. As the field rapidly evolves, navigating the diverse approaches and methodologies has become increasingly complex. This systematic review synthesizes current efforts to assess LLMs' ability to perform ToM tasks, an essential aspect of human cognition involving the attribution of mental states to oneself and others. Despite notable advancements, the proficiency of LLMs in ToM remains a contentious issue. By categorizing benchmarks and tasks through a taxonomy rooted in cognitive science, this review critically examines evaluation techniques, prompting strategies, and the inherent limitations of LLMs in replicating human-like mental state reasoning. A recurring theme in the literature reveals that while LLMs demonstrate emerging competence in ToM tasks, significant gaps persist in their emulation of human cognitive abilities. |
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| spellingShingle | A Systematic Review on the Evaluation of Large Language Models in Theory of Mind Tasks Sarıtaş, Karahan Tezören, Kıvanç Durmazkeser, Yavuz Computation and Language Computers and Society Human-Computer Interaction In recent years, evaluating the Theory of Mind (ToM) capabilities of large language models (LLMs) has received significant attention within the research community. As the field rapidly evolves, navigating the diverse approaches and methodologies has become increasingly complex. This systematic review synthesizes current efforts to assess LLMs' ability to perform ToM tasks, an essential aspect of human cognition involving the attribution of mental states to oneself and others. Despite notable advancements, the proficiency of LLMs in ToM remains a contentious issue. By categorizing benchmarks and tasks through a taxonomy rooted in cognitive science, this review critically examines evaluation techniques, prompting strategies, and the inherent limitations of LLMs in replicating human-like mental state reasoning. A recurring theme in the literature reveals that while LLMs demonstrate emerging competence in ToM tasks, significant gaps persist in their emulation of human cognitive abilities. |
| title | A Systematic Review on the Evaluation of Large Language Models in Theory of Mind Tasks |
| topic | Computation and Language Computers and Society Human-Computer Interaction |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.08796 |