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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 10/2018

30-05-2018 | Brief Report

Brief Report: Risk-Aversion and Rationality in Autism Spectrum Disorders

Auteurs: Corentin J. Gosling, Sylvain Moutier

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 10/2018

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Abstract

Risk-aversion and rationality have both been highlighted as core features of decision making in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). This study tested whether risk-aversion is related to rational decision-making in ASD individuals. ASD and matched control adults completed a decision-making task that discriminated between the use of risk-averse and rational strategies. Results showed that overall, ASD participants were more risk-averse than control participants. Specifically, both groups made similar choices when risk-aversion was the less rational strategy but ASD participants chose more rational options than control participants when risk-aversion was the most rational strategy. This study confirmed that risk-aversion is a core feature of ASD and revealed that ASD individuals can switch their decision-making strategy adaptively to avoid negative consequences.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Brief Report: Risk-Aversion and Rationality in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Auteurs
Corentin J. Gosling
Sylvain Moutier
Publicatiedatum
30-05-2018
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 10/2018
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3616-8

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