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  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Autism Research

Background:

  • Weak global precedence is linked to a reduced face inversion effect (FIE).
  • Autism-associated traits in the general population correlate with a feature-based processing advantage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between autism-associated traits and the face inversion effect (FIE).
  • To explore if the Autism Quotient (AQ) predicts the magnitude of the FIE.

Main Methods:

  • Online study measuring the Autism Quotient (AQ).
  • Standard face recognition task with inverted faces.
  • Correlation analysis between AQ scores and FIE size.

Main Results:

  • Higher AQ scores were significantly predictive of smaller FIEs.
  • Individuals with more autism-associated traits showed less impairment with inverted faces.

Conclusions:

  • A potential common underlying factor in processing orientation links autism-associated traits and face perception.
  • Findings suggest differences in configural versus feature-based processing in individuals with higher AQ.