According to Baron-Cohen’s (e.g., Baron-Cohen, 2009) empathizing-systemizing theory, individuals with autism spectrum disorder are

a. advantaged in empathizing but impaired in systemizing
b. advantaged in both empathizing and systemizing
c. advantaged in systemizing but impaired in empathizing
d. impaired in both empathizing and systemizing

Ans: C

Psychology

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Which of the following is false about sexual jokes?

A. Freud suggested we laugh at sexual jokes to reduce tension. B. Jokes are often tolerated when open discussions of sex are inappropriate. C. Most sexually oriented jokes contain a great deal of humor. D. Freud argued that the humor content of a sexual joke rarely justifies the laughter.

Psychology