Baron-Cohen issues and debates

Question 1

Evidence for nature

Answer 1

• Evidence is emerging that identifies genes involved with specific problems with the theory of mind
• Which may explain differneces in the eyes test scores

Question 2

Evidence for nurture

Answer 2

• There may be enviromental factors that could impacr the theory of mind
• Such as effects of maternal speech, early intercations with siblings and peers

Question 3

Evidence for situational explanations

Answer 3

• Difficulty reading non verbal cues may explain differences
  -Autistics may use different cues to non-autistic people to judge the emotions of others.

Question 4

Evidence for individual explanations

Answer 4

• The abilility to identify the emotions of others may be a skill that is developed