Cambridge International AS Level · Psychology (9990)

Baron-Cohen et al. (eyes test): Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

In the study by Baron-Cohen et al. (eyes test), what was the primary aim of using a revised version of the test?

Question 2

1 mark

In the revised version of the "Reading the Mind in the Eyes" test by Baron-Cohen et al., which of the following was a predicted and confirmed result regarding Group 1 (Adults with AS/HFA)?

Question 3

1 mark

Which statement best summarizes the results Baron-Cohen et al. found regarding sex differences on the Eyes Test in Groups 2 (general population) and 3 (students)?

Question 4

1 mark

In the study by Baron-Cohen et al., what was the Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) used to measure?

Question 5

1 mark

During the revised eyes test, participants were provided with a glossary of all the mental state terms used in the test. What was the purpose of this control?

Question 6

2 marks

In the revised 'Reading the Mind in the Eyes' test by Baron-Cohen et al., how many response options were provided for each pair of eyes, and what was the purpose of the provided glossary?

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Question 7

3 marks

In the study by Baron-Cohen et al. (eyes test), the researchers included a group of students (Group 3). Explain why this specific group was chosen and how they served as a comparison for Group 1.

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Question 8

5 marks

Explain how the inclusion of a glossary in the revised version of the 'Reading the Mind in the Eyes' test by Baron-Cohen et al. (eyes test) improved the validity of the results compared to the original 1997 test.

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Question 9

5 marks

In the study by Baron-Cohen et al. (eyes test):
(a) Identify the four groups of participants used in the study and describe the specific characteristics of Group 1. [3]
(b) Explain one way the researchers used a glossary to improve the validity of the 'Reading the Mind in the Eyes' test. [2]

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Question 10

8 marks

Baron-Cohen et al. (eyes test) used four groups of participants to test theory of mind.
(a) Describe the AQ (Autism-Spectrum Quotient) and explain why it was administered to certain groups in the study. [2]
(b) The researchers predicted a specific gender difference in the performance of the 'normal' adult groups (Groups 2 and 3). Describe this prediction and whether the results supported it. [3]
(c) Explain how the inclusion of four response options for each pair of eyes improved the validity of the test compared to the original version. [3]

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