Theory-of-mind in individuals with Alström syndrome is related to executive functions, and verbal ability

Frontiers in Psychology

Hans-Erik Fröl¹ 

关键词: Alströ;    m syndrome (AS);    ciliopathy;    deafblindness;    theory-of-mind;    verbal ability;    executive functions;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01426

学科分类：心理学（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Objective: This study focuses on cognitive prerequisites for the development of theory-of-mind (ToM), the ability to impute mental states to self and others in young adults with Alström syndrome (AS). AS is a rare and quite recently described recessively inherited ciliopathic disorder which causes progressive sensorineural hearing loss and juvenile blindness, as well as many other organ dysfunctions. Two cognitive abilities were considered; Phonological working memory (WM) and executive functions (EF), both of importance in speech development.

【 授权许可】

CC BY