APS
30th APS Annual Convention · 2018
ACT Predicts Theory of Mind: Contribution of Nonlinear Effects
- Thomas Coyle
The University of Texas at San Antonio - Karrie Elpers
University of Texas at San Antonio - Miguel Gonzalez
University of Texas at San Antonio - Shon Brewington
University of Texas at San Antonio - Tyler Minnigh
The University of Texas at San Antonio - Stephanie Witherell
University of Texas at San Antonio - Annie Ma
University of Texas at San Antonio - Jacob Freeman
Utah State University - Jacopo Baggio
Utah State University
Abstract
This research examined relations between the ACT, a college admissions test related to general intelligence, and theory of mind (ToM). Positive linear effects were observed for all ACT tests. Moreover, additional nonlinear effects indicated that the predictive power of the ACT (for ToM) declined at higher ability levels.
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