Distinct facial processing related negative cognitive bias in first-episode and recurrent major depression: evidence from the N170 ERP component.

BACKGROUND: States of depression are associated with increased sensitivity to negative events. For this novel study, we have assessed the relationship between the number of depressive episodes and the dysfunctional processing of emotional facial expressions. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: We used a...

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Main Authors: Jiu Chen, Wentao Ma, Yan Zhang, Xingqu Wu, Dunhong Wei, Guangxiong Liu, Zihe Deng, Zhijun Zhang, Laiqi Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4196777?pdf=render