The Construction and Validation of an Abridged Version of the Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ-Short)

Hoekstra, Rosa A.; Vinkhuyzen, Anna A. E.; Wheelwright, Sally; Bartels, Meike; Boomsma, Dorret I.; Baron‐Cohen, Simon; Posthuma, Daniëlle; Sluis, Sophie van der

doi:10.1007/s10803-010-1073-0

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“…For comparison, we also evaluated the full AQ (AQ-50; Baron-Cohen et al, 2001), and the AQ short form based on item selections by Hoekstra et al (2011) (AQ-S). The suggested optimal cutpoint for the AQ-10 and AQ-50 based on previous ROC analyses are 6 for the AQ-10 and 26 or 32 for the AQ-50.…”

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“…The suggested optimal cutpoint for the AQ-10 and AQ-50 based on previous ROC analyses are 6 for the AQ-10 and 26 or 32 for the AQ-50. Optimal cut-points for the AQ-S dichotomously scored have yet to be established but Hoekstra et al (2011) suggest cut-points of above 65 or 70 or greater when the instrument is scored on a four-point scale.…”

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“…For comparison, we also evaluate the full AQ (AQ-50) and the AQ short form (AQ-S; Hoekstra et al, 2011) to assess the extent to which important information is lost in the briefer measures.…”

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Brief Report: An Evaluation of the AQ-10 as a Brief Screening Instrument for ASD in Adults

Booth

Murray

McKenzie

et al. 2013

J Autism Dev Disord

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There is a need for brief screening instruments for autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) that can be used by frontline healthcare professionals to aid in the decision as to whether an individual should be referred for a full diagnostic assessment. In this study we evaluated the ability of a short form of the Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) questionnaire, the 10 item AQ-10, to correctly classify individuals as having or not having ASD. In a sample of 149 individuals with ASD and 134 controls without an ASD diagnosis, we found that the full AQ (AQ-50) abridged AQ (AQ-S) and AQ-10 all performed well as a screen for ASD. ROC analysis indicated that sensitivity, specificity and area under the curve were very similar at suggested cut-off's for ASD across measures, with little difference in performance between the AQ-10 and full AQ-50. Results indicate the potential usefulness of the AQ-10 as a brief screen for ASD.

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Brief Report: An Evaluation of the AQ-10 as a Brief Screening Instrument for ASD in Adults

Booth

Murray

McKenzie

et al. 2013

J Autism Dev Disord

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“…We used a Dutch version of the Abridged Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ-short) to measure autistic traits (Hoekstra et al 2011;Pollmann et al 2010). Internal consistency of the scale was good (a = .79).…”

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“…Autistic traits have been related to individual differences in personality and behavior (Hoekstra et al 2011). Internet and computer mediated interactions offer advantages for individuals with autistic traits because they enable them to interact with others in a safe and structured environment with reduced contextual, auditory, and visual cues.…”

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Brief Report: Examining the Link Between Autistic Traits and Compulsive Internet Use in a Non-Clinical Sample

Finkenauer¹,

Pollmann

Begeer

et al. 2012

J Autism Dev Disord

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Individuals with autism spectrum disorders or autistic traits may profit from Internet and computer-mediated interactions, but there is concern about their Internet use becoming compulsive. This study investigated the link between autistic traits and Internet use in a 2-wave longitudinal study with a non-clinical community sample (n = 390). As compared to people with less autistic traits, people with more autistic traits did not report a higher frequency of Internet use, but they were more prone to compulsive Internet use. For women, more autistic traits predicted an increase in compulsive Internet use over time. These results suggest that, despite its appeal for people with autistic traits, the Internet carries the risk of compulsive use.

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Conspiracy theory beliefs, scientific reasoning and the analytical thinking paradox

Georgiou

Delfabbro

Balzan

2021

Applied Cognitive Psychology

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Although many psychological and sociological factors have been implicated in the development of conspiracy theory (CT) beliefs, analytical thinking has been considered a key protective factor. However, it is not clear if engaging in systematic or rigorous information searching is always protective, particularly if this involves a confirmation bias or a lack of scientific reasoning. For example, higher scores on autistic traits, which are commonly associated with a tendency to engage in systematic information searching, have been found to be associated with stronger endorsement of CT beliefs. Here, we investigated whether measures of analytical reasoning need to be refined to focus specifically on scientific reasoning, as analytical thinking has recently shown a positive association with conspiracy beliefs. A total of 565 adults with varying levels of autistic traits, completed measures of CT beliefs, standard analytical reasoning and information searching measures, but also measures of scientific reasoning and belief flexibility (using the bias against disconfirmatory evidence or BADE task). We found that standard measures of analytical thinking and active‐open minded thinking were positively associated with CT beliefs and autistic traits. Conversely, higher levels of scientific reasoning and belief flexibility were negatively associated with CT beliefs, autistic and schizotypal traits. The findings encourage the use of more focused measures of logical and scientific reasoning in both psychoeducation interventions and future research relating to CT beliefs.

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The Construction and Validation of an Abridged Version of the Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ-Short)

Cited by 376 publications

References 22 publications

Brief Report: An Evaluation of the AQ-10 as a Brief Screening Instrument for ASD in Adults

Brief Report: An Evaluation of the AQ-10 as a Brief Screening Instrument for ASD in Adults

Brief Report: Examining the Link Between Autistic Traits and Compulsive Internet Use in a Non-Clinical Sample

Conspiracy theory beliefs, scientific reasoning and the analytical thinking paradox

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