Functional magnetic resonance imaging of facial affect recognition in children and adolescents

Author(s): Gruber, S. A., Fein, D. A., Maas, L. C., Steingard, R. J., Renshaw, P. F., Cohen, B. M., YurgelunTodd, D. A.

Journal/Book: J Amer Acad Child Adolesc Psy. 1999; 38: 227 East Washington Sq, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 195-199.

Abstract: Objective: To examine further the role of the amygdala in the recognition of facial expression in adolescents. Method: Twelve healthy adolescents were studied using functional magnetic resonance imaging technology during a task of facial affect recognition and a visual control task. Results: All subjects demonstrated a significant increase in Signal intensity in the amygdala for the facial expression recognition task. Conclusions: The data are consistent with previous work in healthy adult subjects implicating the amygdala as essential for the recognition of fearful facial expression.

Note: Article Baird AA, Harvard Univ, McLean Hosp, Sch Med, Brain Imaging Ctr, 115 Mill St, Belmont,MA 02178 USA

Keyword(s): functional magnetic resonance imaging; affect; amygdala; adolescents; facial expression; HUMAN AMYGDALA; EMOTION; SCHIZOPHRENIA; EXPRESSIONS; SYSTEMS; MRI

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