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In this thesis I will explore deficits in Theory of Mind (ToM) in autistic people due to new evidence that they do not completely lack a ToM. A new theory is proposed, claiming that autistic people use a Hyper Theory of Mind (HyperToM) which has some application and processing differences from typical ToM. The HyperToM test will be administered as an online questionnaire that includes a self-reported Autism Quotient (AQ) section. The study is done in low support needs autistic (LSA) adults, which should have a developed ToM due to age and ability. Results showed some correlations with the AQ symptoms and HyperToM, but not enough diagnosed autistic people (9) participated in this study for significant results.
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- Testing for “Hyper Theory of Mind” in Autism: Honors Thesis
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- Markov, Vlada A (Author)
- Fabricius, William (Thesis director)
- Philips, Ben (Committee member)
- Department of Psychology (Contributor)
- Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor)
- School of Life Sciences (Contributor)
- Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
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2021-05
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