This study examined the emotional reasoning abilities of 35 adults with developmental disabilities and 35 college students of the same chronological age. Significant differences were identified in overall scores and across seven text clue subtypes, wi...
This study examined the emotional reasoning abilities of 35 adults with developmental disabilities and 35 college students of the same chronological age. Significant differences were identified in overall scores and across seven text clue subtypes, with the largest gap observed in "character statements." Frequent errors occurred in tasks involving metaphorical expressions under "emotional vocabulary," and the lowest average performance was observed in "text characteristics." These results underscore the importance of tailored educational approaches based on text clue types to enhance emotional reasoning in individuals with developmental disabilities.