Date of Award
Spring 5-11-2012
Degree Type
Honors College Thesis
Department
Speech and Hearing Sciences
First Advisor
John Muma
Advisor Department
Speech and Hearing Sciences
Abstract
This study examined the effect of Weak Central Coherence on problem solving strategies in adults with Asperger Syndrome. A group of adults with Asperger Syndrome and a group of Neurotypical adults were assessed using a riddle game. This game required participants to solve a riddle based on a cryptic language clue. The types of problem solving strategies employed by each group were recorded and compared in statistical analyses.
Significant differences in problem solving strategy were obtained for the two groups. The neurotypical group evidenced a strategy in which they considered the meaning of the language clue while attempting to solve the problem. The Asperger Syndrome group evidenced a strategy in which they considered the structure of the language clue while attempting to solve the problem. These findings support the theory of Weak Central Coherence.
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Recommended Citation
Ferderer, Marie, "Weak Central Coherence Theory Problem Solving in Adults with Asperger Syndrome" (2012). Honors Theses. 28.
https://aquila.usm.edu/honors_theses/28