Baron-Cohen et al.: The Theory of Mind Summary

AIM

Do high functioning individuals with autism/AS lack a theory of mind?

PARTICIPANTS

• 16 adults with autisim/AS, normal IQ.
• 50 'normal' age-matched adults.
• 10 adults with TS.

PROCEDURE

• Eyes task - to test understanding of mental states.
• Strange stories task - to confirm results of eyes task.
• Gender recognition task - control for face perception.
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