Cognitive Cause Of Schizophrenia Flashcards
(7 cards)
What does the cognitive explanation state schizophrenia could be caused by
Problems with cognitive functioning
How could irrational and deluded thoughts be caused according to the cognitive explanation of schizophrenia
Not being able to process information properly
What does Maher state that bizarre delusions could be a result of in the cognitive explanation of schizophrenia
the result of faulty information processing
What can cause thought disturbance according to the cognitive explanation of schizophrenia
A disruption to a damaged filter mechanism so they can’t filter out unnecessary cognitive ‘noise’
How can auditory stupor be explained by the cognitive explanation of schiz
Due to sensory info being overloaded they shut down
What accounts for the district ability of some schizophrenics according to the cognitive explanation of schizophrenia
Reduced STM function
What did Gold and Harvey report about schizophrenics and their cognitive functions
That schizos score lower on tests of memory problem solving and attention suggesting cognitive deficits are linked to schizophrenia
