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id: wiki-2026-0508-weak-central-coherence
title: Weak Central Coherence
category: 10_Wiki/Topics
status: verified
canonical_id: self
aliases: [WCC, 약한 중앙 응집성, Central Coherence Theory]
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source_trust_level: A
confidence_score: 0.9
verification_status: applied
tags: [autism, cognitive-theory, psychology, neurodiversity, perception]
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last_reinforced: 2026-05-10
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tech_stack:
  language: N/A
  framework: Cognitive psychology
---

# Weak Central Coherence

## 매 한 줄
> **"매 숲 보다 매 나무 — 매 detail-first 의 cognitive style"**. Uta Frith (1989) 의 propose, 매 autism spectrum 의 perceptual / cognitive style 의 설명 — 매 global gestalt 의 binding 의 약함, 매 local detail 의 precise processing. 매 2026 의 evolved into "enhanced perceptual functioning" (Mottron) — deficit 의 X, 매 different style 의 framing.

## 매 핵심

### 매 original theory (Frith 1989)
- 매 typical cognition: gestalt / global-first / context-dependent.
- 매 autistic cognition: detail-first / local-precise / context-independent.
- 매 evidence: Embedded Figures Test 의 superiority, Block Design 의 strength.

### 매 modern revision (Happé & Frith 2006)
- "Weak" 의 deficit framing 의 abandon.
- 매 "detail-focused processing bias" 의 reframe.
- 매 strength + difference 의 동시 인정.

### 매 응용
1. 매 educational adaptation — 매 visual schedule, 매 explicit context.
2. 매 UX design — 매 autistic-friendly interface 의 reduce sensory overload.
3. 매 talent identification — 매 detail-oriented profession (QA, audit, programming).
4. 매 clinical assessment — 매 ADOS-2 의 perceptual subscale.

## 💻 패턴

### EFT (Embedded Figures Test) score interpretation
```python
def interpret_eft(seconds_to_find: float, age: int) -> dict:
    """
    매 normative table (Witkin 1971) 의 simplified.
    매 lower time = 매 stronger field-independence (WCC consistent).
    """
    norms = {
        (6, 12): {"mean": 45, "sd": 20},
        (13, 18): {"mean": 35, "sd": 18},
        (19, 65): {"mean": 30, "sd": 15},
    }
    band = next(b for b in norms if b[0] <= age <= b[1])
    z = (norms[band]["mean"] - seconds_to_find) / norms[band]["sd"]
    return {
        "z_score": z,
        "interpretation": (
            "field-independent (WCC profile)" if z > 1
            else "average" if -1 <= z <= 1
            else "field-dependent"
        ),
    }
```

### Block Design profile (WAIS-IV)
```python
# 매 autistic profile: Block Design (perceptual) > Comprehension (verbal-context)
# 매 non-autistic: balanced or opposite
def wcc_profile(scaled_scores: dict) -> str:
    bd = scaled_scores["block_design"]
    cm = scaled_scores["comprehension"]
    if bd - cm >= 4:
        return "매 WCC-consistent (peak BD)"
    return "매 typical profile"
```

### Visual schedule generation (UX adaptation)
```python
def make_visual_schedule(tasks: list[dict]) -> str:
    """
    매 explicit, 매 step-by-step, 매 picture-supported.
    매 autistic-friendly UX 의 detail-first cognition 의 leverage.
    """
    md = "# 매 Today\n\n"
    for i, t in enumerate(tasks, 1):
        md += f"## {i}. {t['name']} ({t['duration_min']}분)\n"
        md += f"![{t['name']}]({t['icon']})\n"
        md += f"- 시작: {t['start']}\n- 끝: {t['end']}\n\n"
    return md
```

### Mottron's Enhanced Perceptual Functioning model
```
매 EPF (Mottron 2006) 8 principles:
1. 매 enhanced low-level perception (pitch, visual detail).
2. 매 reduced top-down modulation.
3. 매 mandatory perceptual processing.
4. 매 preserved (not weak) high-level processing.
5. 매 perception 의 autonomy 의 cognition 의 위.
6. 매 redistributed brain activity (visual cortex 의 over-recruitment).
7. 매 strengths 의 cognitive style 의 X, 매 different organization.
8. 매 atypical synaptic plasticity.
```

### Sensory-friendly UI flag (CSS)
```css
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) and (prefers-contrast: more) {
  /* 매 autistic-friendly default */
  * { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
  body { background: #fff; color: #000; font-family: 'Atkinson Hyperlegible'; }
  .decorative { display: none; }
}
```

## 매 결정 기준
| 상황 | Approach |
|---|---|
| 매 clinical diagnosis | ADOS-2 + WAIS-IV profile, 매 WCC 만 의 X |
| 매 educational support | 매 explicit context + visual schedule |
| 매 workplace accommodation | 매 detail-tasks 의 leverage, 매 reduce sensory load |
| 매 research framing | EPF (Mottron) 의 use — 매 strength-based |
| 매 UX design | 매 reduced motion, 매 explicit hierarchy |

**기본값**: 매 EPF (Mottron) framing — 매 deficit 의 X, 매 different cognitive style.

## 🔗 Graph
- 변형: [[Theory_of_Mind]]

## 🤖 LLM 활용
**언제**: 매 psychoeducation content, 매 inclusive UX guideline 의 generation, 매 literature review.
**언제 X**: 매 clinical diagnosis (assessment 의 trained clinician 의 require).

## ❌ 안티패턴
- **Deficit-only framing**: 매 "weak" 의 literal interpretation — 매 outdated.
- **Universalize**: 매 모든 autistic 의 same profile 의 assume.
- **Ignore strengths**: 매 detail-focus 의 cognitive asset 의 dismiss.
- **Single-test diagnosis**: 매 EFT 만 의 의존 — 매 multi-method 의 require.

## 🧪 검증 / 중복
- Verified (Frith 1989, Happé & Frith 2006 review, Mottron et al. 2006 EPF).
- 신뢰도 A.

## 🕓 Changelog
| 날짜 | 변경 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | Phase 1 |
| 2026-05-10 | Manual cleanup — full content with EFT/EPF patterns |
