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The primary intent of this study is to address the conformity rates exhibited by individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

  • The Solomon Asch line judgement task is used to test the effects of peer pressure on social conformity.
  • There is a discrepancy in the conformity exhibited by typically developing individuals (TD) and ASD individuals.
  • This study seeks to address the degree to which ASD individuals are affected by social influence and how likely they will be to conform.
  • Conformity rates will be compared to that of TD college age students as well as students with various intellectual disabilities (ID).

This study explores the theory of mind (ToM) in individuals with ASD.

  • ToM is an essential function that allows individuals to attribute mental states to themselves and others.
  • Those with ASD lack ToM.
  • This study seeks to address if a lack of ToM will lead to lower rates of conformity for individuals with ASD.

Publication Date

2020

Publisher

College of Education and Health Professions Honors Program

City

Fayetteville

Keywords

Research-Based

Disciplines

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Comments

Advisor:

Kimberly Frazier, Ph. D.

Social Conformity and the Line Judgment Task for Adolescents with ASD

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