Social Cognition (OCR A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What does Theory of Mind (ToM) refer to?
What does Theory of Mind (ToM) refer to?
Ability to understand others' mental states
What does the Sally-Anne test primarily assess?
What does the Sally-Anne test primarily assess?
Understanding of false beliefs
In the Sally-Anne test, who moves the marble to the box?
In the Sally-Anne test, who moves the marble to the box?
Anne
Where should a child say Sally will look for the marble?
Where should a child say Sally will look for the marble?
In her basket
Which groups did Baron-Cohen et al. (1985) compare?
Which groups did Baron-Cohen et al. (1985) compare?
Normal, Down's syndrome & autism
What % of normally developed children answered the ToM question correctly?
What % of normally developed children answered the ToM question correctly?
85%
What % of children with autism answered the ToM question correctly?
What % of children with autism answered the ToM question correctly?
20%
What does a ToM deficit mean for those with autism?
What does a ToM deficit mean for those with autism?
Cannot understand others' emotions
Which brain area showed activity in non-autistic children during ToM tests?
Which brain area showed activity in non-autistic children during ToM tests?
Left medial prefrontal cortex
What did Tager-Flusberg (2007) find that challenges ToM theory?
What did Tager-Flusberg (2007) find that challenges ToM theory?
Some autistic children can pass ToM tests
How has the ToM hypothesis been applied practically?
How has the ToM hypothesis been applied practically?
To improve social skills interventions