Sensitivity to Social Agency in Autistic Adults

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  • Author(s): Morgan, Emma J. (ORCID Morgan, Emma J. (ORCID 0000-0002-6290-2910); Foulsham, Thomas; Freeth, Megan
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Sep 2021 51(9):3245-3255.
  • Publication Date:
    2021
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: https://link.springer.com/
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      11
    • Subject Terms:
      Autism; Social Cognition; Cues; Computer Oriented Programs; Eye Movements; Social Behavior
    • Accession Number:
      10.1007/s10803-020-04755-2
    • ISSN:
      0162-3257
    • Abstract:
      The presence of other people, whether real or implied, can have a profound impact on our behaviour. However, it is argued that autistic individuals show decreased interest in social phenomena, which leads to an absence of these effects. In this study, the agency of a cue was manipulated such that the cue was either described as representing a computer program or the eye movements of another participant. Both neurotypical and autistic participants demonstrated a social facilitation effect and were significantly more accurate on a prediction task when they believed the cue represented another participant. This demonstrates that whilst autistic adults may show difficulties in interpreting social behaviour this does not necessarily arise from a lack of sensitivity to social agency.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Notes:
      https://osf.io/yr8n3/?view_only=8fcd50894ede4d099b502312eefc0f1f
    • Publication Date:
      2021
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1306399