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Harvard-backed math question that reveals if someone could be autistic

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The question is one of three asked during a Cognitive Reflection Test (CRT) which is often used by psychologists to determine if a person has autism spectrum disorder.

If you answered 10 cents you are likely a system one thinker, who makes quick decisions.

The correct answer is five cents , and people who got it right are likely system two thinkers, whose way of processing information is more methodical.

The test is used by doctors in the US as part of a comprehensive evaluation to diagnose autism.

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