Help us learn more about autistic traits and empathy - online!
IRB Reference # STUDY00000755 | George Mason University IRB | irb@gmu.edu | PI: Allison Jack, PhD
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Autistic traits are individual differences in social communication and behavioral flexibility that are present throughout the general population. Even if you do not have an autism diagnosis, we can measure whether you have high or low levels of autistic traits. Having high or low levels of autistic traits not necessarily good or bad—it is just one of many ways that people are different.
In this study, we hope to learn about how expression of empathy and autistic traits are related to each other and how well our current measures capture these differences.
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Anyone 18 years of age or older can participate.
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The purpose of this study is to learn more about how empathy is expressed in the general population and the autistic population and how well current measures capture these differences. You will complete a brief demographic form as well as questionnaires that ask about your broad autistic traits, empathy, and gender identity.
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This study takes about 30 minutes on average. Most participants are able to complete everything in 10 to 40 minutes
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Mason students who are taking Psychology classes can receive up to 1.5 research credits.
Other participants are not eligible for compensation.
Interested?
Complete the form below. We will send you a 5 minute online pre-screener to see if you qualify.
Mason Students
Mason psychology students can sign up through SONA Systems to take this study for research credit. The study is active during the academic semester. Old student participant accounts are deleted from SONA before the beginning of each semester, so you may need to request an account at the beginning of the semester.