Dysfunctional Familys Researchers

Question 1

cause or effect (weakness) LIEM

Answer 1

communications in a structured task of parents of 11 sons with schizo when compared is no more dysfunctional than those of parents 11 sons without a schizo

Question 2

where do double blind communications come from (weakness) KOOPMANS

Answer 2

incidental variations in family interactions that may normally have little effect may at times of family disruption led to double blind communications.
communication issues may stem from problems with parent eg- own mental health issues rather than a direct cause of schizo.

eg depression- struggle to communicate bcs withdrawn fatigued and inconsistent emotional responses -confused interactions potentially creating double blind

Question 3

research support for expressed emotion (EE) (strength + weakness) VAUGH+LEFF MCCREDIE+PHILLIPS

Answer 3

V+L- 53%high EE relapsed within 9 months, only 12% with low EE relatives

M+P- relapse rates were not higher in high EE homes

Question 4

shared environmental or shared genes (weakness) SCHIZO WORKING GROUP

Answer 4

108 genetic loci linked to schizo. this suggests this disorder strong genetic component