Cognitive approach

Question 1

Cognitive approach theory:

Answer 1

Information process like a computer:
input (stimuli: mostly eyes and ears, but can be other body part as well) -> Process -> Responde

Question 2

Studies performed by Cognitive Approach researchers:

Answer 2

Pozzulo et al. (lineup), Andrade (Doodling), Baron-Cohen (ASD eye contact)

Question 3

What is the psychology being investigated? (Baron-Cohen)

Answer 3

Autism and Asperger Syndrome effects on tasks and theory of mind

Question 4

Background and previous relevant research (Baron-Cohen)

Answer 4

In the original study in 1997 Baron-Cohen developed the ‘Reading the Mind in the Eyes’ task for adults with autism because they believed that people with autism lack or have an underdeveloped cognitive process called a ‘theory of mind’. It is to test their empathy. They redid the study in 2001 to test their reliability.

Question 5

Apparatus/special equipment, materials used in the study
(Baron-Cohen)

Answer 5

The AQ, revised Eyes Test, and a quiet room, glossary of terms

Question 6

aim (Baron-Cohen)

Answer 6

Main Aim- whether groups of adults with Asperger Syndrome (AS) or High-functioning Autism (HFA) would be impaired on the revised version of the ‘Reading the Mind in the Eyes’ task
Whether there was an association between performance on the revised “Reading the Mind in the Eyes’ task and measures of the autistic traits, and to investigate if there were sex differences in those without autism.

Question 7

Research Method (Baron-Cohen)

Answer 7

Lab, survey/questionnaire

Question 8

Aim of Pozzulo

Answer 8

Test the following prediction:
1. Children will be as good adults in identify