How Might Mind-Blindness Explain Some of the Social Deficits Shown

question 36

Essay

How might mind-blindness explain some of the social deficits shown by children with autism spectrum disorder?

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Definitions:

Postconventional Moral Reasoning

A stage in moral development where individuals make ethical decisions based on universal principles and the internalization of these principles.

Peer Groups

Social groups consisting of individuals of similar age, status, interest, or education, influencing personal attitudes and behaviors.

Adolescence

The developmental period between childhood and adulthood, marked by physical, psychological, and social changes.

Gender Biased

Having or showing an unfair tendency to believe that one gender is better or more important than the other.