RMET Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test Online & PDF
The Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test (RMET or Eyes Test for short) is a test of social cognition. It measures person’s ability to understand and interpret the emotional states of others based on the expressions in their eyes. This test is commonly used to assess empathy, which is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. The test is composed of 36 different images, each showing the eyes of a different person. For each set of eyes, choose and circle which word best describes what the person in the picture is thinking or feeling. You may feel that more than one word is applicable but please choose just one word, the word which you consider to be most suitable. Before making your choice, make sure that you have read all 4 words.
The RMET has been shown to be a reliable measure of empathy and social cognition. It has been used in a variety of research studies, from investigations of autism spectrum disorder to examinations of the cognitive effects of drugs.
Scoring:
Three factors determine the score:
1. The total time taken to complete the test.
● Neurotypical: 2–3 minutes
● Autistic: > 3 minutes
2. Each item is scored as correct or incorrect. Total your correct items.
● Neurotypical: 27.3 ± 0.5 (23–30)
● Autistic: 24.9 ± 0.7 (18–29)
3. How you approached the test
● Neurotypical: intuitive.
● Autistic: systemizing.
Download Reading the Mind Eyes Test – Part 1 PDF
Download Reading the Mind Eyes Test – Part 2 PDF
The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only, The assessments on this website are not intended to diagnose autism or any medical condition.
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