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ToM was assessed using the Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test (RMET) and the Hinting Test (HT), while empathy was measured with the KA-SI Empathic Tendency Scale. Clinical evaluations were conducted using the K-SADS-5.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The CBV group showed significantly lower HT and affective empathy scores, along with higher rates of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), compared to the control group. No significant differences were observed in RMET scores between groups. 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