Psychology class: US seeks up to 50-year sentence for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried
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US seeks up to 50-year sentence for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried
According to his lawyers quoted in the article, Bankman-Fried has autism spectrum disorder. Explain what is meant by ‘autism spectrum disorder’
How might a person with autism be “uniquely vulnerable” in prison?
Professor Sir Simon Baron-Cohen has spent decades researching autism. One of his most well-known contributions to research is the ‘Sally-Anne task’. Explain how this is used in research
Outline theory of mind as an explanation for autism
Outline mirror neurons as an explanation for autism
By discussing the relative strengths and limitations of both theories, consider which theory best explains autism
Danny Galbraith, St Bartholomew’s School
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