Removal of Negative Feedback Enhances WCST Performance for Individuals with ASD

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  • Author(s): Broadbent, Jaclyn; Stokes, Mark A.
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Jun 2013 7(6):785-792.
  • Physical Description:
    PDF
  • Publication Date:
    2013
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Elsevier. 3251 Riverport Lane, Maryland Heights, MO 63043. Tel: 800-325-4177; Tel: 314-447-8000; Fax: 314-447-8033; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://www.elsevier.com
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      8
    • Subject Terms:
      Behavior Problems; Autism; Asperger Syndrome; Feedback (Response); Comparative Analysis; Negative Attitudes
    • Accession Number:
      10.1016/j.rasd.2013.03.002
    • ISSN:
      1750-9467
    • Abstract:
      Negative feedback was explored as a potential mechanism that may exacerbate perseverative behaviours in individuals with Asperger's syndrome (AS). The current study compared 50 individuals with AS and 50 typically developing (TD) individuals for their abilities to successfully complete the Wisconsin Card Sorting Task (WCST) in the presence or absence of negative feedback. The results revealed that negative feedback led to perseveration in individuals with AS. When negative feedback was removed from the WCST, performance by individuals with AS was enhanced, and was no different to that of the TD individuals under the same conditions. These results suggest negative feedback may impair learning in persons with AS, and prevent the development of more effective strategies in many life domains. (Contains 4 tables and 1 figure.)
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2013
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1007492