Discussion The present study replicates and extends previous research on emotional responding in schizophrenia by examining the time course of responding. Consistent with results of prior studies, Table 2 Reports of Experienced Emotion Emotional experience Group Schizophrenia Control Men Women Men Women Valence ratings Positive pictures 12.91 (2.79) 12.13 (2.84) 14.52 (2.35) 12.15 (2.50) Neutral pictures 11.06 (1.62) 10.69 (2.95) 10.59 (1.11) 9.99 (1.32) Negative pictures 5.31 (2.44) 4.17 (3.40) 5.11 (2.96) 5.77 (3.89) Arousal ratings Positive pictures 11.62 (3.30) 11.98 (2.59) 13.82 (1.74) 11.34 (1.90) Neutral pictures 11.06 (1.63) 10.69 (2.95) 10.59 (1.11) 9.99 (1.32) Negative pictures 9.09 (3.59) 14.88 (3.29) 11.53 (3.95) 12.28 (3.78) Note.