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In patients, this source effect was reduced (Cohen\u2019s <jats:italic>d<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.3), especially for sexual disgust, while general disgust sensitivity was increased (<jats:italic>d<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.5). High disgust in patients was best predicted by a history of sexual abuse and by the presence of post-traumatic stress disorder. In conclusion, mentally impaired patients show increased and trauma-associated disgust sensitivity. 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