Short Story Task MCQ (SST-MCQ)
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Short Story Task - MCQ
The Short Story Task with Multiple Choice Questions (SST-MCQ) is a measure of individual differences in 'theory of mind ability' for adult participants. The task is based on the original open-ended question SST by Dodell-Feder et al (2013) but improves scoring and test administration for large-sample studies. The SST-MCQ was published by Goodhew & Edwards in 2026.
Duration: 20 minutes
References
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Dodell-Feder, D., Lincoln, S. H., Coulson, J. P., & Hooker, C. I. (2013). Using Fiction to Assess Mental State Understanding: A New Task for Assessing Theory of Mind in Adults. PloS One, 8(11), e81279. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0081279
Goodhew, S. C., & Edwards, M. (2026). Measuring Theory of Mind: A Multiple-Choice Response Format Version of the Short Story Task. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-026-07236-0