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The Relation Between Preference for Predictability and Autistic Traits.

Judith Goris1, Marcel Brass1, Charlotte Cambier1

  • 1Department of Experimental Psychology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.

Autism Research : Official Journal of the International Society for Autism Research
|December 5, 2019
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Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) show a preference for predictability. This study found that neurotypical adults with more autistic traits preferred predictable music and stimuli, and made faster gambling choices, supporting lab-based research on this core ASD symptom.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology
  • Autism Research

Background:

  • A common assumption is that individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a strong preference for predictability and sameness.
  • However, empirical research on this core symptom is limited, with some studies suggesting this preference may not be as generalized as commonly believed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the preference for predictability in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using a dimensional approach.
  • To examine the correlation between autistic traits and the preference for predictability in neurotypical adults under controlled experimental conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized three distinct experimental paradigms: a music preference task, a perceptual fluency task, and a gambling task.
  • Assessed autistic traits using the Autism-Spectrum Quotient and Social Responsiveness Scale in a neurotypical population.
Keywords:
ASDautisminsistence on samenesspredictabilitypreference

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  • Measured preference for predictability by analyzing responses to predictable versus unpredictable stimuli and outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant positive correlation was observed between autistic traits and a preference for predictability in both the music preference and perceptual fluency tasks.
    • No significant correlation was found with gambling behavior, but a post hoc analysis revealed that individuals with higher autistic traits were faster to select the predictable gambling option.
    • These findings indicate that a preference for predictability associated with autistic traits can be measured in controlled laboratory settings.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides evidence for a link between autistic traits and a preference for predictability in neurotypical adults.
    • These results support the investigation of "insistence on sameness" in ASD within standardized laboratory environments.
    • This research is a crucial step towards a more mechanistic understanding of this core symptom of autism spectrum disorder.