Baron-Cohen et al. (eyes test)

Baron-Cohen et al. (eyes test).

• Baron-Cohen, S, Wheelwright, S, Hill, J, Raste, Y and Plumb, I (2001), The 'Reading the Mind in the Eyes' Test revised version: a study with normal adults, and adults with Asperger syndrome or high-functioning autism. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 42(2): 241-51.
• The study by Baron-Cohen et al. investigated theory of mind in adults including those with Asperger syndrome or autism. The study aimed to improve the original 1997 'Reading the Mind in the Eyes' Test, a questionnaire that was completed online. The research methods used in this study included experiments and correlations.
• The psychology being investigated includes: theory of mind; social sensitivity.
• For this study, candidates should understand the background, aims, procedure and methodology as appropriate (research method, sample and demographics, sampling technique, experimental design, controls, question types, data-collection technique, and measured and manipulated variables), ethical issues, quantitative and qualitative results and their representation and interpretation, conclusions, and strengths and weaknesses; describe and evaluate the methodology; and relate the study to psychological issues and debates.

This matters because baron-cohen et al. (eyes test) determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply baron-cohen et al. (eyes test) to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: Baron-Cohen et al. (eyes test) is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.