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  • Psychology
  • Cognitive Science

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  • The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted increased depression and social isolation.
  • Understanding the impact of depression on social cognition is vital for effective intervention.
  • Current knowledge on social cognition deficits in major depressive disorder (MDD) is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess face processing and social cognition in individuals with MDD.
  • To investigate the relationship between face sensitivity and cognitive strategies in depression.
  • To explore potential gender differences in face tuning within MDD and control groups.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a novel Face-n-Food task with Arcimboldo-style images to assess face tuning.
  • Compared face processing in patients with MDD and matched healthy controls.
  • Examined the influence of gender on face tuning in both groups.

Main Results:

  • Individuals with MDD demonstrated intact face responsiveness, contrary to expectations.
  • Face sensitivity in depression was linked to perceptual organization, not social cognition.
  • Typical development showed face sensitivity linked to social cognition capabilities.
  • No significant gender differences in face tuning were observed in either group.

Conclusions:

  • Aberrant social functioning in depression may stem from altered behavioral strategies, not reduced sensitivity to social cues.
  • Face tuning in MDD involves different underlying brain mechanisms and strategies.
  • Findings offer insights into social functioning deficits in depression and broader mental well-being, with implications for pandemic conditions.