Theory of mind deficits in children with ASD ______.
A) can be assessed by a true belief task
B) are less severe than theory of mind deficits in children with Down syndrome
C) likely underlie the challenges those with ASD can have in complex social interactions
D) result from making incorrect assumptions about the mental states of others

Question

Theory of mind deficits in children with ASD ______.
A) can be assessed by a true belief task
B) are less severe than theory of mind deficits in children with Down syndrome
C) likely underlie the challenges those with ASD can have in complex social interactions
D) result from making incorrect assumptions about the mental states of others

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Theory of mind deficits (difficulty understanding the perspectives of others) likely underlie the social challenges that individuals with ASD can experience. This impacts their ability to navigate complex social interactions. True belief tasks can be used to assess theory of mind, but there is no evidence that deficits are less severe in ASD compared to Down syndrome. Incorrect assumptions may result from theory of mind deficits, but this is not a description of the deficits themselves.

Theory of Mind Deficits in Children with ASD ______