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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020

Do Men and Women Differ in Theory of Mind?

Virtual · June 2020

Poster Sessions · Developmental

  • Mauricio Yanez
    University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
  • Natalie Tucker
    Texas State University
  • Amy Weimer
    Texas State University
  • Stephanie Garza-Ochoa
    University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
  • Daniel Salinas
    University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
  • Qijuan Fang
    Texas State University
  • Ahmed Makin
    Texas State University
  • Haileigh Nall
    University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
  • Larissa Garza
    University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
  • Andrea Hernandez
    University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
  • Manuel Salas
    University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
  • Osip Sean
    Texas State University

Abstract

The present study examined gender differences in Theory of Mind (ToM) performance. Participants included 978 adults (69% female) ages 18 to 48 years. Measures included a demographic questionnaire and two ToM measures. Preliminary results indicated gender differences in the ability to understand how memory and perceptual experiences differ across individuals.

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