Exploring Emotion Recognition Patterns Among Iranian People Using CANTAB as an Approved Neuro-Psychological...

Area of Science:

• Neuroscience
• Psychology
• Cultural Studies

Background:

• Emotion recognition is a key component of social cognition.
• Cultural and national differences significantly impact emotion recognition patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate emotion recognition patterns among Iranians.
• To utilize the Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CANTAB) for assessment.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive-analytical study involving 117 Iranian adults (males and females).
• Assessment included computerized intelligence tests (RAVEN-2) and the CANTAB emotion recognition subtest.
• Analysis focused on accuracy rates and recognition times for six basic emotions.

Main Results:

• Highest accuracy was for happiness (75.83%), lowest for fear (38.26%).
• Disgust had the shortest recognition time (322 ms), while sadness (1800 ms) and fear (1529 ms) had the longest.
• Sadness and surprise recognition accuracy did not differ significantly.

Conclusions:

• Findings reveal specific emotion recognition patterns in the Iranian population.
• Results highlight the importance of cultural context in social cognition assessments.
• The study provides valuable data for evaluating cognitive abilities and social cognition in Iran.