Attempting to Analyze Perspective-Taking with a False Belief Vignette Using the Implicit Relational Assessment Procedure

Cognitive perspective-taking research has primarily been conducted under the rubric of theory mind (ToM), with core skill believed to involve correct attribution mental states oneself and others as a means explaining predicting behavior. Relational frame (RFT) provided behavioral account performances on true false belief protocols by appealing three (deictic) relations. The current sought investigate relative strength cognitive abilities within context vignette related IRAP. Experiment 1 investigated impact block order presentation stimuli IRAP performances. That is, across four conditions, rule presentations (i.e., consistent vs. inconsistent) were manipulated. Results indicated that responding was observed varying degrees conditions. To decrease this variability 2 presented before each trials but again showed only limited sensitivity vignette. findings considerations for future are discussed in terms recently published conceptual analysis Kavanagh et al. (2020).