Table 1.
Participant Characteristics
| FHR | Controls | Between-Group Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n | 20 | 17 | |
| Gender (male/female) | 6/14 | 3/14 | χ2(1, N=37)=.76, p=.38 |
| Age | 27.0 (4.0) [20–33] | 26.1 (4.1) [21–35] | t(35)=.71, p=.48 |
| Education (years) | 16.1 (1.5) [13–19] | 16.3 (0.8) [15–18] | t(35)=.62, p=.54 |
| Lifetime DSM-IV Diagnosis (n) | |||
| MDD | 5 | ||
| ADHD | 1 | ||
| Substance Abuse | 2a | ||
| Comorbid Diagnosesb | 4 | ||
| Lifetime Medication Use (n)c | |||
| Stimulant | 4 | ||
| Anti-Depressant | 5 | 1 | |
| IQd | 118.1 (9.6) [95–136] | 118.4 (11.8) [97–135] | t(34)=.07, p=.95 |
| SASe | 55.4 (6.6) [47–67] | 49.7 (8.9) [38–73] | t(33)=2.17, p=.04, d=.73 |
| IRI-PTf | 21.8 (4.1) [15–28] | 21.3 (3.8) [16–28] | t(33)=.40, p=.69, d=.14 |
| IRI-EC | 19.0 (4.7) [12–27] | 21.9 (4.6) [12–26] | t(33)=1.84, p=.07, d=.63 |
| IRI-FS | 14.2 (5.1) [5–25] | 18.6 (4.1) [10–26] | t(33)=2.84, p=.008, d=.96 |
| IRI-PD | 7.7 (4.7) [0–16] | 11.1 (5.8) [1–21] | t(33)=1.93, p=.06, d=.65 |
Note. Values represent the mean, standard deviation in parentheses, and range in brackets, where applicable. MDD=Major Depressive Disorder, ADHD=Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, SAS=Social Adjustment Scale – Self-Report, IRI-PT=Perspective-Taking, IRI-EC=Empathic Concern, IRI-FS=Fantasy Scale, IRI-PD=Personal Distress.
Neither participant had used the substance (marijuana, cocaine) in at least 1 year prior to the experiment.
Two individuals met criteria for MDD and ADHD, 1 individual met criteria for MDD and an anxiety disorder, and 1 individual meet criteria for MDD, an anxiety disorder, ADHD, and substance abuse.
Two FHR individuals reported lifetime use of both a stimulant and anti-depressant medication.
Data not available for 1 FHR.
Data not available for 2 FHR.
IRI data not available for 1 FHR and 1 control