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Implicit Social Learning in Relation to Autistic-Like Traits.
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Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders . Dec2012, Vol. 42 Issue 12, p2534-2545. 12p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Graph. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- We investigated if variation in autistic traits in the typically-developed population (using the Autism-spectrum Quotient, AQ) influenced implicit learning of social information. In the learning phase, participants repeatedly observed two identities whose gaze and expression conveyed either a pro- or antisocial disposition. These identities were then employed in a gaze-cueing paradigm. Participants made speeded responses to a peripheral target that was spatially pre-cued by a non-predictive gaze direction. The low AQ group ( n = 50) showed a smaller gaze-cueing effect for the antisocial than for the prosocial identity. The high AQ group ( n = 48) showed equivalent gaze-cueing for both identities. Others' intentions/dispositions can be learned implicitly and affect subsequent responses to their behavior. This ability is impaired with increasing levels of autistic traits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01623257
- Volume :
- 42
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 83169093
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-012-1510-3