Encoding of facial expressions in individuals with adult-onset myotonic dystrophy type 1.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Emotional issues are often reported among individuals with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and some studies have suggested that deficits in ability to quickly encode emotions may contribute to these problems. However, poor performance on emotion encoding tasks could also be explained by a more general cognitive deficit (Full Scale IQ [FSIQ]), rather than a specific deficit in emotional processing. Since individuals with DM1 are known to exhibit difficulties in general cognitive abilities, it is important to account for FSIQ when evaluating emotion encoding. The aim of this study was to compare emotion encoding abilities between individuals with and without DM1, while adjusting for the impact of general cognitive abilities (FSIQ). Methods: The sample included 35

SUBMITTER: Johnson C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7676461 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature