Baron Cohen

Question 1

Overview

Answer 1

A study made in 2001 by Baron-Cohen, S, Wheelwright, S, Hill, J, Raste, Y and Plumb. Study taken by normal adults, and adults with Asperger syndrome
or high-functioning autism. The study tested the minds in adults including those with
Asperger syndrome or autism.

Question 2

Acronyms

Answer 2

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Aspergers Syndrome (AS)
• Autism Spectrum Quotient Test (AQ)
• Theory of Mind (ToM)
• Reading the Mind in the Eyes’ task aka Revised Eye Test (RET)

Question 3

Background

Answer 3

Baron-Cohen emphasized the need for research and society to
address neurodiversity and disability.

Question 4

Aims

Answer 4

1. To see if the updated ‘Reading the Mind in the Eyes’ test can distinguish people with AS or HFA from those without these conditions.
2. To see if there’s a negative correlation between scores on the RET and the AQ in a sample of typical adults.
3. To check for gender differences in how typical adults score on the RET.