Publications by authors named "Valerie M Z Yap"
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- Researchers investigated the experiences of individuals in Australia with Debilitating Symptom Complexes Attributed to Ticks (DSCATT) to help create better treatment options.
- *The study involved interviews with 13 participants who, despite linking their symptoms to tick bites, were not all convinced they had Lyme disease; many reported negative experiences with healthcare that worsened their conditions.
- *The findings highlight a significant need for compassionate and patient-centered care, as well as effective treatments that address both the physical and mental health challenges associated with DSCATT.*
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- Singing ability is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors, with the exact contributions still unclear.
- A study of 1189 Australian twins used an online tool to assess singing performance across various tasks, aiming to understand these influences.
- Results showed moderate heritability of singing ability (40.7%) and a similar impact from shared environmental factors (37.1%), highlighting the importance of early exposure to music and family singing experiences.
Little is known about executive functions (EFs) associated with advanced theory of mind (ToM) abilities. We aimed to determine if advanced ToM abilities were reduced in individuals with subclinical traits of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), known as the "Broader Autism Phenotype" (BAP), and identify the EFs that predicted unimpaired performance on an advanced ToM task, the faux pas test. We assessed 29 participants (13 males) with the BAP who were relatives of children with ASD.
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- * Participants completed the Broader Autism Phenotype Questionnaire and an online emotion recognition task that focused on six basic emotions.
- * Unexpectedly, those with higher self-reported BAP traits showed improved recognition of angry voices, suggesting that this might be an advantage for detecting threats, which is discussed in relation to personality research.