Facial emotion recognition in schizotypy: The role of accuracy and social cognitive bias

• DOI: 10.1017/s135561771000007x
• Publication Date: 2010-03-19T10:18:44Z
• Authors: LAURA A. BROWN; ALEX S. COHEN
• Keywords: Trait; Emotion Perception

Abstract Facial emotion recognition deficits have been widely investigated in individuals with schizophrenia; however, it remains unclear whether these reflect a trait-like vulnerability to schizophrenia pathology present at risk for the disorder. Although some studies this population, findings mixed. The current study uses well-validated task, relatively large sample, and examines relationship between recognition, symptoms, overall life quality. Eighty-nine psychometrically defined schizotypy 27 controls completed Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire, Penn Emotion Recognition Test, brief version of Lehman’s Quality Life Interview. In addition labeling facial emotions, participants rated valence faces using Likert rating scale. Individuals were significantly less accurate than when emotional faces, particularly neutral faces. Within both disorganization symptoms lower quality associated bias toward perceiving expressions as more negative. Our results support previous research suggesting that poor is psychosis. appears unrelated probably operates by means different processes those particular types symptoms. ( JINS , 2010, 16 474–483.)