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Basic Research Article

Heightened response to positive facial cues as a potential marker of resilience following childhood adversity

Elevada respuesta a señales faciales positivas como un potencial marcador de resiliencia posterior a eventos de adversidad en la infancia

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Article: 2309783 | Received 29 Aug 2023, Accepted 10 Jan 2024, Published online: 06 Feb 2024

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