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1Elwyn, Inc., Pennsylvania, USA.
Abstract:
Fifteen postpubertal males with fragile X syndrome (FRA(X)) and 15 non-FRA(X) males matched on IQ and age were assessed for their ability to identify the facially expressed emotions of happiness, sadness, anger, fear, disgust, and surprise. Emotions of happiness and sadness were the easiest to identify for both groups of participants. Regardless of etiology, individuals with higher IQ scores performed better at this task than did individuals with lower IQ scores. Results were consistent with findings in females having the fragile X mutation. The current study supported the notion that FRA(X) individuals are sensitive to facial emotion cues presented by others. This finding is discussed in the context of autism and gaze aversion.
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