Autism and Introspective Mind Blindness
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2022-10-23
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en
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A major objection against the idea that mind blindness explains autism is the assumption that
this explanation does not address non-social aspects of autism. This paper aims to examine
whether the mind blindness hypothesis can explain repetitive behaviour and obsessive
interests in autism after all. It is expected that the relationship between introspective mind
blindness and repetitive behaviour can be explained by cognitive control deficiencies.
Empirical studies indicate that a lack of self-reflection is indeed an important aspect of mind
blindness. This deficiency may lead to an inability to reflect on one’s behaviour and change it
accordingly. However, the issue remains unsettled. It appears there is a way mind blindness
could explain repetitive behaviour, but more research should be conducted.
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Faculteit der Filosofie, Theologie en Religiewetenschappen