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Serotonin and Dopamine Gene Variation and Theory of Mind Decoding Accuracy in Major Depression: A Preliminary Investigation.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2016
Zahavi Arielle Y, Sabbagh Mark A, Washburn Dustin, Mazurka Raegan, Bagby R Michael, Strauss John, Kennedy James L, Ravindran Arun, Harkness Kate L
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Theory of mind-the ability to decode and reason about others' mental states-is a universal human skill and forms the basis of social cognition. Theory of mind accuracy is impaired in clinical conditions evidencing social impairment, including major depressive disorder. The current study is a preliminary investigation of the association of polymorphisms of the serotonin transporter (SLC6A4), dopamine transporter...
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