RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND DESCRIPTION
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independent measure design
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repeated measure design
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matched pairs design
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Baron-Cohen’s study investigated Theory of Mind (TOM) in adults with autism. A new TOM task was devised by Baron-Cohen because existing TOM tests had ceiling effects.
Detailed explanation-2: -Aim of the Study Baron-Cohen (1997) aimed to find out if individuals on the autistic spectrum had deficits with theory of mind. A second aim of the study was to find out if there were gender differences in theory of mind.
Detailed explanation-3: -Baron-Cohen’s (1985) study shows that our behaviour can be influenced by a cognitive process called a theory of mind. Having a theory of mind enables a person to appreciate that other people have thoughts and beliefs that are different from their own.
Detailed explanation-4: -In 1997, Baron-Cohen designed a test for adults-the ‘eyes test’, but a number of methodological weaknesses brought up. These weaknesses were addressed and the revised version was then published in 2001. What were the problems with the original test and how were these problems solved in the revised eye test?