Graduate Student, School of Psychology
Thesis Title: Social Cognition and Social Behaviour in Rubinstein Taybi Syndrome
Prof Chris Oliver
Dr Ian Apperly
About
A growing body of research has highlighted the possibility that Theory of Mind (ToM) is central to a range of social cognitive activities. Evidence for such an assertion can be derived from research that has demonstrated that ToM concepts are exceptionally difficult for individuals with autism - who characteristically show a number of social impairments. Such findings highlight the likelihood that ToM abilites/ deficits may also underpin the social behaviours found in other neurodevelopmental disorders and rare genetic syndromes. Consequently in collaboration with Dr. Ian Apperly my research aims to assess the ToM abilities/ deficits in individuals with Rubinstein Taybi Syndrome and investigate how such abilities/deficits may underpin the social behaviour seen in this population.
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