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Lim, Alliyza; Brewer, Neil; Aistrope, Denise; Young, Robyn L. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2023
The Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test (RMET) is a purported theory of mind measure and one that reliably differentiates autistic and non-autistic individuals. However, concerns have been raised about the validity of the measure, with some researchers suggesting that the multiple-choice format of the RMET makes it susceptible to the undue influence…
Descriptors: Theory of Mind, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Test Validity, Multiple Choice Tests
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Brewer, Neil; Zoanetti, Jordana; Young, Robyn L. – Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 2019
Brewer, Young, and Barnett reported a comprehensive psychometric evaluation of a new adult theory of mind measure (A-ToM) with a sample of high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD) adults. Although correlations with existing theory of mind (ToM) instruments (i.e., the Strange Stories; the Frith- HappĂ© animations) were reported, relationships…
Descriptors: Test Validity, Theory of Mind, Adults, Autism
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O'Reilly, Karin; Peterson, Candida C.; Wellman, Henry M. – Developmental Psychology, 2014
Two studies addressed key theoretical debates in theory of mind (ToM) development by comparing (a) deaf native signers (n = 18), (b) deaf late signers (n = 59), and (c) age-matched hearing persons (n = 74) in childhood (Study 1: n = 81) and adulthood (Study 2: n = 70) on tests of first- and second-order false belief and conversational sarcasm.…
Descriptors: Deafness, Negative Attitudes, Theory of Mind, Sign Language