Autism Language and Identity

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What was the unexpected preference found among Dutch-speaking autistic adults and parents of children with autism?

  • For PFL over IFL (correct)
  • For both IFL and PFL equally
  • For IFL over PFL
  • No preference for either IFL or PFL

What percentage of parents preferred PFL over IFL?

  • 82.5% (correct)
  • 90%
  • 95%
  • 75%

Which of the following was a predictor of a preference for IFL compared to PFL in autistic adults?

  • Younger age, more autistic traits, and a higher intellectual ability (correct)
  • Older age
  • Fewer autistic traits
  • Lower intellectual ability

What was a possible explanation for the contrasting results between this study and previous studies in English-speaking countries?

<p>Language differences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was found in a previous study in a Spanish-speaking sample?

<p>A preference for PFL (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may be an explanation for the derogatory use of some IFL options in the Dutch language?

<p>The derogatory use of the term 'autist' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may explain why individuals with higher IQ's showed a relatively stronger preference for IFL?

<p>Being more actively involved in social media and online fora (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Han et al. (2022) conclude in their systematic review of experienced stigma?

<p>There is a tension between societal perceptions and self-perceptions of autistic individuals with above-average intellectual ability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why may individuals with more autistic traits have a relatively stronger IFL preference?

<p>Because they are more inclined to endorse autistic traits on a questionnaire (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Bury et al. (2020) find in their study?

<p>Individuals with more autistic traits have a relatively stronger IFL preference (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may have influenced the results of the study?

<p>The use of PFL on the Netherlands Autism Register website (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a limitation of this study?

<p>The number and type of options for participants to choose from were limited (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key message of the study findings?

<p>Language and culture may impact the preference for IFL or PFL (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended for future studies?

<p>Using more objective tests of intelligence and autistic traits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the Dutch Calvinist tradition?

<p>Emphasis on modesty, soberness and conformity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might the term 'identity-first language' not be the most adequate term?

<p>Because both proponents of IFL and PFL regard autism as a vital part of their identity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible explanation for the PFL preference in the Dutch sample?

<p>Cultural norms emphasizing modesty, soberness and conformity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Kenny et al. (2016) study differ from the present study in terms of question format?

<p>It allowed participants to select multiple terms from a list (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the participants asked to do in the Bury et al. (2020) study?

<p>They were asked to rate their preference for and offensiveness of six different terms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might the preference for PFL be stronger among parents?

<p>Because professionals and Facebook pages often communicate about autism to parents using PFL (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the preferences of the younger adult participants in the study?

<p>They are more likely to prefer IFL (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is associated with an IFL preference according to Kapp et al. (2013)?

<p>Awareness of the neurodiversity movement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of the study's sample of parents?

<p>The age range of the parents was limited (29-58 years old) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What might be a reason for the stronger PFL preference among parents compared to autistic adults?

<p>Professionals and Facebook pages often communicate about autism to parents using PFL (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons for the language preferences in autistic individuals with higher IQs?

<p>Societal expectations and treatment of autistic individuals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What might contribute to the development of an autism-related identity and a stronger IFL preference?

<p>Questions and stigma about autism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could be a limitation of the study's design?

<p>The study did not provide identical word options to previous studies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could be another limitation of the study?

<p>The Netherlands Autism Register's exclusive use of PFL (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What might be a potential variable of interest for further study?

<p>Experiences of stigmatization and discrimination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could be a methodological explanation for the association between autistic traits and IFL preference?

<p>Individuals with an IFL preference are more likely to endorse autistic traits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What might be a consequence of the tension between societal perceptions and self-perceptions of autistic individuals with above-average intellectual ability?

<p>They may conceal their autism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key finding of the study regarding the preference for IFL and PFL among autistic individuals?

<p>A majority of autistic individuals preferred PFL (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should guide the choice between PFL and IFL, according to the study's findings?

<p>The majority preference of autistic individuals and their families (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which language is characterized by syntax where adjectives precede the noun?

<p>Dutch &amp; English (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a characteristic of the IFL term 'autist' in the Dutch language?

<p>It was associated with derogatory connotations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which demographic factors were associated with a stronger preference for IFL among autistic adults?

<p>More autistic traits &amp; younger age (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of parents preferred the term 'person with autism' over 'autistic person'?

<p>82.5% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which language was a previous study conducted that found a PFL preference among non-autistic adults?

<p>Spanish (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What might make it difficult for individuals with autism to express their unique identity in the Dutch culture?

<p>The cultural norms of modesty and conformity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible reason for the difference in outcomes between this study and previous studies?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might the term 'autism-first language' be a more fitting alternative to 'identity-first language'?

<p>Because both proponents of IFL and PFL may regard autism as a vital part of their identity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What might influence the preference for PFL among parents?

<p>How professionals or Facebook pages commonly communicate about autism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who do autistic self-advocates on social media attract?

<p>Other autistic people (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What might be a reason for the stronger IFL preference among younger adults?

<p>Their level of involvement in the neurodiversity movement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible explanation for the PFL preference in the Dutch sample?

<p>The cultural norms of modesty and conformity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the Dutch sample in this study?

<p>They were enrolled years prior to the current study (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What might be a difference between the Kenny et al. (2016) study and the present study?

<p>The question format and answering options (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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