Past paper questions Baron Cohen et al ( eyes test)

Question 1

Explain how one finding from the study by Baron-Cohen et al. (eyes test) supports one of the
assumptions of the cognitive approach [2mks]

Answer 1

The AS/HFA group scored significantly lower on the Eyes Test (compared to the other three groups)
(1 mark).
This shows that differences between the groups can be explained by cognitions/thinking processes,
in this case, Theory of Mind (1 mark).

The AS/HFA group scored significantly lower on the Eyes Test (compared to the other three groups)
(1 mark).
This clearly shows that differences between people can be explained by how they process
information/via cognitions (1 mark)