Social 2) Empathising - Systemising Theory

Question 1

Empathising

Answer 1

Drive to recognise, identify and respond to others emotional states.

Question 2

Systemising

Answer 2

Drive to analyse and understand systems.

Question 3

Sex Differences

Answer 3

Baron-Cohen
Argues that females are better empathisers than males.
Males are better systemisers than females.

Question 4

In ASD

Answer 4

Impaired empathising.

May also have hyper developed systemising abilities.

Question 5

Lawson et al.

Answer 5

Findings match predictions of E-S Theory.
Support view that ASD is associated wit an extreme form of “male brain”.
Support central assertion of the theory that empathy is impaired in ASD but systemising is similar or superior.

Question 6

Baron-Cohen

Answer 6

Research based on EQQ - Empathy Quotient Questionnaire.

ASD scored: low on empathy and high on the systemising quotient.