Acoustic Properties of Laughter in Individuals with Williams Syndrome
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2010-04-28
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Vanderbilt University
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This work describes the acoustic properties of the laughter of individuals with Williams Syndrome. Analysis included bout duration and number of calls per bout. Research was completed under the supervision of Dr. Jo-Anne Bachorowski and within the curriculum for PSY 296B.
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Williams Syndrome, Laughter, Positive Internal State, Empathy, Speech acoustics