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WorksheetsBaron Cohen Progress Check
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 19mins
Who were the target population?
Adults with Asperger Syndrome and High-functioning Autism.
Children with Asperger Syndrome and High-functioning Autism.
Adults with High-functioning Autism.
Adults with High-functioning Autism.
What approach was used in the Baron-Cohen study?
Cognitive
Learning
Behavioral
Biological
What was the average IQ for the AS or HFA participants?
115
99
116
100
Which one was NOT the hypotheses of Baron-Cohen's study?
Participants in AS/HFA group will score higher in the Eyes test
In normal group, males will score higher in AQ than females
Participants in AS/ HFA group will score higher in AQ test
Females in normal group will score higher than males, in the Eyes test
Baron-Cohen revised the test because the original version produced top scores in all conditions. This is called what?
Ceiling effect
Polarized effect
Practice effect
Demand characteristics
In the Baron-Cohen study, how many conditions were there?
4
2
1
3
Reflecting on the Baron-Cohen study, what type of experiment was it?
Quasi Experiment
Field Experiment
True Experiment
Laboratory Experiment
In the Baron-Cohen study, which group scored highest in the AQ test?
Experimental group
IQ matched control group
Students control group
Adult control group
In the Baron-Cohen study, which group scored highest in the eyes test?
Women
Men
AS/HFA group
Both men and women
Which of these is a prediction made in the Baron-Cohen study?
Scores on the AQ and the Eyes Test would be inversely correlated
The AS/HFA group would score lower on the gender control judgments
Females in the ‘‘normal’’ groups would score lower than males on the test
Males in the ‘‘normal’’ group (3) would score lower than females on the AQ
What was the primary aim of the Baron-Cohen study?
To investigate the theory of mind in adults with AS/HFA
To analyze the effects of environmental factors on autism
To compare IQ levels across different groups
To study the impact of gender on cognitive abilities
Which statistical method was used to analyze the data in the Baron-Cohen study?
ANOVA
Regression analysis
Correlation analysis
Chi-square test
In the Baron-Cohen study, what was the main finding regarding gender differences in the Eyes Test?
Males scored higher than females
Females scored higher than males
There were no significant gender differences
Both genders scored equally
What is the dependent variable (DV) in the Baron-Cohen Eyes Test study
Four groups of participants
Score on Eyes Test and Autism Spectrum Quotient
Autism
Theory of Mind
How many normal adult students participated in the study from Cambridge University?
53
151
12
103
Which group was matched for IQ with Group 1?
3
2
4
None
What sampling techniques were used in the study?
Random
Opportunity
Volunteer
Volunteer & opportunity
The study included how many normal adults drawn from the adult community and educational classes in Exeter?
122
15
103
151
The research method used in the Baron-Cohen Eyes Test study is a natural experiment.
True
False
The experimental design of the study is a repeated measures design.
True
False
The independent variable (IV) in the study is the score on the Eyes Test.
True
False
Group 1 consisted of 15 male adults with Asperger Syndrome (AS) or High-functioning Autism (HFA).
True
False
The sampling technique used in the study was random sampling.
True
False
The DSM-V is the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
True
False
Theory of mind refers to the ability to understand that others have beliefs, desires, intentions, and perspectives that are different from one's own.
True
False
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition that only affects social interaction and communication.
True
False
What is a common symptom of autism spectrum disorder?
Difficulty with social interaction and communication
Enhanced physical abilities
Increased verbal communication
Superior mathematical skills
What is the independent variable in this study?
The scores of the eye test
The scores on the AQ test
Whether or not the participents are AS or "Normal"
Whether or not the participents chose the right emotion
What is the dependent variable in the study?
Scores on the Eye Test
Scores on the AQ test
Photos shown the the participants
Whether of not the participant is AS or "normal"
What were the different groups in the study?
AS/HFA Adults
"Normal" students at Cambridge University
Under-grads at Cambridge University with high IQ's
Random selection from the general population
What was the sample type used in the experimental group?
opportunity
Volunteer
Random
Spacific
Was the study ethical
Yes, because all participants gave informed consent
No, because the study can be seen as presenting Nero-diverse people in a negative way
Did the AS/HFA participants score lower on the Eye Test?
Yes, their mean score was 21.9
No, their mean score was 34.4
Did the AS/HFA group score higher or lower on the AQ?
They scored higher than avg. on the AQ their mean score was 34.4
They scored lower than avg. with a mean score of 21.9
What were the problems with the 1st Eye Test used in the original study?
Had a forced choice in the responses
(Only 2 options; Response was too narrow)
Parents of children with AS/HFA also scored low
Contain some items that were too easy
The narrow responses led to a ceiling effect
