asd social psych exps Flashcards
1
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define empathising
A
the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person
2
Q
define systemising
A
the drive to analyse or construct a system. a system is anything that follows rules and is lawful
3
Q
two components of empathy
A
cognitive element: recognising and understanding the mental state of others
affective empathy: ability to respond appropriately to people’s emotional state
people with ASD often respond to a person’s emotional distress with similar feelings of anxiety.
