Table 2.
Linear regression model with dependent variable as the EMG startle response to the unpredictable condition during the uncued intertrial interval, considered to be the context marked by the highest level of uncertainty
| Measure | B | SE B | β | R2 change | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASD model |
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Total adjusted R2 = 0.53, F (3,14) = 6.45, P = 0.003 |
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| SCAS-C GAD |
-0.39 |
0.18 |
-0.39 |
0.32* |
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| SRS Mannerisms |
-0.19 |
0.07 |
-0.45 |
0.13§ |
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| IUS-C |
-0.12 |
0.05 |
-0.43 |
0.17§ |
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| CON model |
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|
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Total adjusted R2 = -0.14, F (3,13) = 0.35, P = 0.79 | ||
| SCAS-C GAD |
-0.57 |
0.60 |
-0.36 |
0.03 |
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| SRS mannerisms |
-0.22 |
0.32 |
-0.20 |
0.03 |
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| IUS-C | 0.08 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.02 | ||
*P <0.05, §P <0.10. ASD, autism spectrum disorder; SCAS-C GAD, generalized anxiety disorder on the Spence Children’s Anxiety Scale-child report; SRS Mannerisms, parent report rigid and repetitive behavior on the Social Responsiveness Scale; IUS-C, Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale-child report; CON, typical control.