Valence scaling of dynamic facial expressions is altered in high-functioning subjects with autism spectrum disorders: An fMRI study

FMRI was performed with the dynamic facial expressions fear and happiness. This was done to detect differences in valence processing between 25 subjects with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and 27 typically developing controls. Valence scaling was abnormal in ASDs. Positive valence induces lower de...

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Main Authors: Rahko, J., Paakki, J., Starck, T., Nikkinen, J., Pauls, D., Kätsyri, J., Jansson-Verkasalo, E., Carter, A., Hurtig, T., Mattila, M., Jussila, K., Remes, J., Kuusikko-Gauffin, S., Sams, M., Bölte, Sven, Ebeling, H., Moilanen, I., Tervonen, O., Kiviniemi, V.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Springer New York LLC 2012
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/59458