What are you scoring on this?
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Post by noodlesoup on Apr 5, 2012 7:23:06 GMT
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Post by priok on Apr 5, 2012 16:45:32 GMT
I got 48.
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Post by Artifact123 on Apr 5, 2012 16:56:38 GMT
29. Am I really THAT socially awkward?
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Post by nmagain on Apr 5, 2012 22:34:16 GMT
29. Am I really THAT socially awkward? yes also i got 43
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Post by IvanYiu247 on Apr 6, 2012 5:07:46 GMT
29. Actually I'm not sure about some answers so there may be some deviation with an accurate score. Well, I guess I'm not that socially awkward, but sometimes I am.
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Post by Qwerty on Apr 6, 2012 5:11:03 GMT
We must all attempt to attain a 48! Me, I was too lazy to take it.
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Post by nmagain on Apr 6, 2012 11:55:46 GMT
qwerty is LYING he actually got 10 i was there.
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Post by supermonkeystorm on Apr 6, 2012 12:20:43 GMT
I got a 30.
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Post by Zrined on Apr 6, 2012 16:17:17 GMT
I got a 50.
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Post by nmagain on Apr 6, 2012 22:31:53 GMT
good one!
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Post by Clockwork on Apr 7, 2012 1:01:16 GMT
50
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Post by nmagain on Apr 7, 2012 13:02:41 GMT
good one!
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Post by ganondorfchampin on Apr 7, 2012 15:56:04 GMT
I quickly looked over the test and realized it actually has very little to do with empathy; it's justa test designed so autistic people would perform poorly on it, though it's more his interpretation of what an autistic person should be than actual autistic people, most autistic people are nothing like his description. Then there are a few questions that actually do relate to empathy and less to SBC brand autism. Borat's cousin is a dick.
EDIT: Or maybe not, the later questions seem to be more directly related to empathy. EDIT EDIT: Or maybe not not. Whatever, I'm just insane.
Also, I don't feel like I talk to other people enough to accurately take this quiz, haha. The way the lines are spread with the answers is giving me a bi of a headache, I wish the could have thrown a black line between each question or make the questions alternate colors or something.
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Post by Draxorion on Apr 7, 2012 18:48:40 GMT
My score is 7. Help.
0 - 32 = low (most people with Asperger Syndrome or high-functioning autism score about 20)
I'm a better person than all of you...!
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Post by noodlesoup on Apr 7, 2012 18:50:03 GMT
17!
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Post by ganondorfchampin on Apr 7, 2012 19:24:01 GMT
Score: 25
In depth analysis
First, what the hell is empathy? Empathy is word that people thinks means something, but it actually refers to two different things, one of which autistic people tend to have more of and one that autistic people tend to have less of. This test mainly focuses on the part that autistic people have less of.
Also, SBC's interpretation of the autist is that of the apathetic scientist. However, that does NOT describe most autistic people. Most that I've talked to actually a more into arts than sciences, and even most of those that are into science still usually enjoy art and are creative.
1.I can easily tell if someone else wants to enter a conversation. -Strongly disagree The reason I entered this way is I'm rarely ever engaged in a conversation when there is other people around who might want to join in the first place! If anything I'm always the guy hanging on the corner, waiting for someone to invite me into the conversation, but no one ever does. This question is obviously counts towards a higher score.
2. I prefer animals to humans. -Strongly Agree I'm assuming this counts towards a lower score as its considered an autistic trait. However, I do not see how this has to mean you have little empathy. Maybe it means someone actually has more empathy as it means they can empathize with animals and things that are much different from them, not just humans like them. In my opinion animals are people too and humans are just the animals we are, only animals are cooler as they are more diverse.
3. I try to keep up with the current trends and fashions. -Strongly Disagree Again, I assume this counts towards a higher score. I really don't give a damn about the latest trends as its extremely superficial and always changing, I'd rather express myself than copy everyone else.
4. I find it difficult to explain to others things that I understand easily, when they don't understand it first time.-Slightly Disagree I assume this counts towards a lower score, as higher cognitive empathy would mean it would be easier to gauge how other people understand things. People actually say I'm really good at explaining things, though with really abstract mathy stuff I often loose people.
5. I dream most nights. -Strongly Agree What the hell does this have to do with empathy? I assume this leads to a higher score, and here is why; A lack of dreams is considered a sign of alexithymia, and so is a lack of empathy. However, most autistic people I've talked seem to fit most of the traits of alexithymia to a tee, EXCEPT they are the polar opposite regarding imagination: they are extremely imaginative and have rich dreams. I have absolutely psychotic dreams every night, but I don't always remember them due to a poor short term memory.
6. I really enjoy caring for other people. -Strongly Agree What iis this question supposed to mean? I answered strongly agree as I interpreted it as "I care about other people", but if it means "I enjoy taking care of other people" I'm not so much in agreement. I'm not so good at that, people who are good at that go can care for the needy while I can spend my time doing things I'm good at. I assume this question counts towards a higher score.
7. I try to solve my own problems rather than discussing them with others. -Somewhat Agree Yeah, I tend to try to work things out on my own, I'm better at that, and I want to feel pride in my own accomplishments. However, if I need help and I'm no embarrassed I well seek help. However, wanting to do something yourself does not have to mean you have less empathy, maybe your just more introverted or something. I assume this counts towards a lower score.
8. I find it hard to know what to do in a social situation. -Somewhat Agree I assume this counts towards a lower score. This may mean less cognetive empathy, or it could simply mean someone is just confused or ignorant, or that they may be stressed out for whatever reason.
9. I am at my best first thing in the morning. -Strongly Disagree Some tell me what the bloody this has to do with absolutely anything at all.
10. People often tell me that I went too far in driving my point home in a discussion. -Somewhat agree Actually, I should change my score to strongly disagree because no one ever says that, and I used that rule for a few of the later ones. Anyway, this probably leads to a lower score as lower "empathy" would lead to not realizing you are hurting someone with what you say. I answered somewhat agree as sometimes laugh or high five me after saying something and I assume its because I was a little too blunt.
11. It doesn't bother me too much if I am late meeting a friend. -Somewhat disagree Actually, I'd totally freak out if I'm late, but because I'm in Brazil late is the culture, and its happened that I've been late for every single party I've been to so far, so I've adapted. I assume this leads to a lower score as having empathy would lead you to think about the other person and realize they are waiting for you to show up so you should show up on time.
12. Friendships and relationships are just too difficult, so I tend not to bother with them. -Somewhat disagree I assume this counts towards a lower score. I really don't have much to say about this one, except there could be lots of things making relationships harder than a lack of empathy.
13. I would never break a law, no matter how minor. -Somewhat Agree So what exactly does this have to do with empathy? This could really go either way, though I think it goes to a lower score as SBC hates aspies and aspies tend to be rule sticklers. It could also go the other way as psychopaths tend to be rule breakers. I'd really rather follow the rules, but if I disagree with the ethics behind a rule and I can get a way with breaking it I have no problem with breaking it.
14. I often find it difficult to judge if something is rude or polite. -Somewhat Agree I assume this contributes to a lower score. I really have nothing to say here.
15. In a conversation, I tend to focus on my own thoughts rather than on what my listener might be thinking. -Somewhat Agree I assume this contributes to a lower score. Well I'm sorry, but I have to focus on my own thoughts, its the way my goddamn brain works, its "painful" not too. Also, I have no goddamn idea what you are thinking, I am not you. I have enough things to try to keep track of at once already. I'll try to guess what you are thinking when I have a goddamn chance.
16. I prefer practical jokes to verbal humor. -Somewhat Disagree Well, I guess this contributes to lower score, as some aspies have problems with irony, I don't, and practical jokes may be interpreted as a lack of empathy as it is too the detriment to someone. I really prefer verbal humor, but I can enjoy practical jokes.
17. I live life for today rather than the future. -Somewhat Disagree What does this have to do with anything? Is it some sort of psychopathy test?
18. When I was a child, I enjoyed cutting up worms to see what would happen. -Somewhat Disagree I didn't cut up m worms to see what would happen, I knew what would happen. I cut them up so they could reproduce and make more worms, as cutting worms makes new worms, and more worms is better as that means more worms irrigating the dirt or something. I assume this leads to a lower score, as cutting the worms shows that you do not care about their pain or anything. Well, I guess Baron is using the emotionally detached scientist aspie, but I think many aspies would never think about doing a thing as they do not wish to hurt the worm.
19. I can pick up quickly if someone says one thing but means another. -Somewhat Agree How exactly is this test scored anyway? There is 60 questions, 4 options for each question, and 80 as a maximum, and I believe only natural numbers amy be generated. Any, this would probably lead to a higher score. Anyway, I think fairly good with double meanings and sarcasm, at least after I think about it.
20. I tend to have very strong opinions about morality. -Strongly Agree Ok, it would seem that this would lead to a higher score, but I believe that this actually leads to a LOWER score, and this is why: This is interpreted as having a strict morale code, which isn't flexible for relevance to social contexts. Or maybe not, I dunno. - 21. It is hard for me to see why some things upset people so much. -Somewhat agree Ok, screw the analysis for now, I'll just give the rest of my specific answers.
22.I find it easy to put myself in somebody else's shoes. -Slightly disagree 23. I think that good manners are the most important thing a parent can teach their child. -Slightly Disagree 24. I like to do things on the spur of the moment. -Slightly Disagree 25. I am good at predicting how someone will feel. -Slightly Disagree 26. I am quick to spot when someone in a group is feeling awkward or uncomfortable. -Slightly Disagree 27. If I say something that someone else is offended by, I think that that's their problem, not mine. -Slightly Disagree 28. If anyone asked me if I liked their haircut, I would reply truthfully, even if I didn't like it. -Slightly Agree 29. I can't always see why someone should have felt offended by a remark. -Slightly Disagree 30. People often tell me that I am very unpredictable. -Strongly Agree (Maybe I should have put the opposite, as I don't think anyway has said the specifically, but whatever) 31. I enjoy being the centre of attention at any social gathering. -Slightly Agree 32. Seeing people cry doesn't really upset me. -Strongly Disagree 33. I enjoy having discussions about politics. -Somwhat Agree 34. I am very blunt, which some people take to be rudeness, even though this is unintentional. -Somewhat Agree 35. I don't tend to find social situations confusing. -Somewhat Agree 36. Other people tell me I am good at understanding how they are feeling and what they are thinking. -Strongly Disagree 37. When I talk to people, I tend to talk about their experiences rather than my own. -Slightly Agree 38. It upsets me to see an animal in pain. -Strongly Agree 39. I am able to make decisions without being influenced by people's feelings. -Somewhat Agree 40. I can't relax until I have done everything I had planned to do that day. -Strongly Agree 41. I can easily tell if someone else is interested or bored with what I am saying. -Strongly Disagree 42. I get upset if I see people suffering on news programmes. -Somewhat Agree 43. Friends usually talk to me about their problems as they say that I am very understanding. -Strongly Disagree 44. I can sense if I am intruding, even if the other person doesn't tell me. -Strongly Disagree 45. I often start new hobbies but quickly become bored with them and move on to something else. -Somewhat Agree 46. People sometimes tell me that I have gone too far with teasing. -Strongly Disagree 47. I would be too nervous to go on a big roller coaster. -Somewhat Disagree 48. Other people often say that I am insensitive, though I don't always see why. -Strongly Disagree 49. If I see a stranger in a group, I think that it is up to them to make an effort to join in. -Somewhat Disagree 50. I usually stay emotionally detached when watching a film. -Somewhat Disagree 51. I like to be very organized in day-to-day life and often make lists of the chores I have to do. -Somewhat Agree 52. I can tune in to how someone else feels rapidly and intuitively. -Somewhat Agree 53. I don't like to take risks. -Somewhat Agree 54. I can easily work out what another person might want to talk about. -Somewhat Disagree 55. I can tell if someone is masking their true emotion. -Somewhat Disagree 56. Before making a decision I always weigh up the pros and cons. -Strongly Agree 57. I don't consciously work out the rules of social situations. -Somewhat Disagree 58. I am good at predicting what someone will do. -Strongly Disagree 59. I tend to get emotionally involved with a friend's problems. -Strongly Agree 60. I can usually appreciate the other person's viewpoint, even if I don't agree with it. -Somewhat Agree
I think this quiz is a bit rigged as many of the points appear multiple times, only reworded, while some points rarely come up.
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Post by nmagain on Apr 7, 2012 19:51:59 GMT
no wonder you got 25
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Post by noodlesoup on Apr 7, 2012 19:57:14 GMT
I think #6 meant taking care of other people... but maybe the wording was vague on purpose. Also, this guy had to do with the quiz (Not to be confused with Borat). I don't know how dated it might be.
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Post by ganondorfchampin on Apr 7, 2012 20:00:37 GMT
I think #6 meant taking care of other people... but maybe the wording was vague on purpose. Also, this guy had to do with the quiz (Not to be confused with Borat). I don't know how dated it might be. Yeah, he is Borat's cousin, and I think it isn't hard to figure out how much respect I have for that sucker.
Haha I know.
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Post by Necrotising Fasciitis on Apr 7, 2012 20:06:08 GMT
i got 25
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Post by ganondorfchampin on Apr 7, 2012 20:35:57 GMT
We must all attempt to attain a 48! Me, I was too lazy to take it. How about no? If I wanted to I could easily change my results so I would score a lot higher, but that would be lying, and it isn't that easy to just change yourself. Due to the nature of this forum I doubt a lot of the people here will score very high.
Ok, I did what answers I thought would get a "perfect score", and I got a 78. No I just need to figure out what went wrong.
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Post by Necrotising Fasciitis on Apr 7, 2012 21:51:24 GMT
dude you are double posting a lot
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Post by ganondorfchampin on Apr 7, 2012 22:27:12 GMT
dude you are double posting a lot Oh yeah, we had rules against that on this forum. I'll go fix everything.
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Post by Necrotising Fasciitis on Apr 8, 2012 0:47:43 GMT
that is good
anyway, we got the same score! cool.
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Post by ~Memzak~ on Apr 9, 2012 0:17:02 GMT
42 master race reporting in.
Standard for males and also the answer to life, the universe and everything.
I could clearly see where I lost points, but don't care. Most of the questions were badly worded and/or the answers just didn't quite cover what I would have actually done. Also if someone joins a conversation between a couple friends and I, it is HIS job to introduce himself. Just saying.
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Post by priok on Apr 9, 2012 0:55:07 GMT
Yeah, I think they should have included the other friends should at least have some encouraging on that one.
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Post by izacque on Apr 10, 2012 1:12:22 GMT
14
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Post by ganondorfchampin on Apr 10, 2012 15:02:58 GMT
42 master race reporting in. Standard for males and also the answer to life, the universe and everything. I could clearly see where I lost points, but don't care. Most of the questions were badly worded and/or the answers just didn't quite cover what I would have actually done. Also if someone joins a conversation between a couple friends and I, it is HIS job to introduce himself. Just saying. Well, what if he wants to join, but he is worried that he won't be appreciated, or he won't join at the right time or correctly? By waiting to be invited he knows that he is wanted and is truely now a part of the group.
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Post by ~Memzak~ on Apr 10, 2012 21:34:46 GMT
42 master race reporting in. Standard for males and also the answer to life, the universe and everything. I could clearly see where I lost points, but don't care. Most of the questions were badly worded and/or the answers just didn't quite cover what I would have actually done. Also if someone joins a conversation between a couple friends and I, it is HIS job to introduce himself. Just saying. Well, what if he wants to join, but he is worried that he won't be appreciated, or he won't join at the right time or correctly? By waiting to be invited he knows that he is wanted and is truely now a part of the group. Chances are, if he joined our conversation, he'd have been brought by one of us and be one of our friends to begin with in which case it's the friend who brought him 's responsibly to introduce him. If he joined our conversation out of the blue, with no real ties to anyone... then it's his job if he wants to make the effort to join the conversation. Granted I wouldn't hog ALL the natural pauses in conversation, leaving him with some opportunities, but ultimately it would be his responsibility to introduce himself. Which is also why a: Always True, Slightly True, Slightly False, Always False typed approach to answering a test such as this one is completely useless at accurately analysing who you are. (It can give you a general picture though)
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Post by ganondorfchampin on Apr 11, 2012 1:54:56 GMT
Well, what if he wants to join, but he is worried that he won't be appreciated, or he won't join at the right time or correctly? By waiting to be invited he knows that he is wanted and is truely now a part of the group. Chances are, if he joined our conversation, he'd have been brought by one of us and be one of our friends to begin with in which case it's the friend who brought him 's responsibly to introduce him. If he joined our conversation out of the blue, with no real ties to anyone... then it's his job if he wants to make the effort to join the conversation. Granted I wouldn't hog ALL the natural pauses in conversation, leaving him with some opportunities, but ultimately it would be his responsibility to introduce himself. Which is also why a: Always True, Slightly True, Slightly False, Always False typed approach to answering a test such as this one is completely useless at accurately analysing who you are. (It can give you a general picture though) I could continue debating this, but I don't think you would understand, all I can say is that this explains a lot.
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