psychological explanations Flashcards
what is family dysfunction
the presence of problems within a family that contribute to relapse in recovering schizophrenics, including lack of warmth between parent and child, dysfunctional communication patterns and parental overprotection
who studied double bind theory in family dysfunction
Gregory Bateson
-suggested that children who receive frequent contradictory messages are more likely to develop schizophrenia.
these contradictory messages prevents the development of the construction of reality
what is expressed emotion.
when family members talk about a schizophrenic patient in a hostile or critical manner or in a way that indicates emotional over-involved or over-concern with the patient of their behaviour.
who studied expressed emotion
kuipers et al
- found high EE relatives talk more and listen less
and that this most likely to cause higher relapse rates
what is the cognitive explanation for schizophrenia
explanations of mental disorders, propose that abnormalities in cognitive function are a key component of schizophrenia
what is dysfunctional though processing
Cognitive habitats or beliefs that cause the individual to evaluate information inappropriately
what are the cognitive explanations of delusions
perceives themselves as the central component in events, so jump to conclusions in external events
what is the evaluation of family dysfunction
- Tienari et al study supports the psychological theory that if you have a dysfunctional family you are more likely to become schizophrenic. The differences emerged between biological and non-biological parents due to environmental factors.
- Individual differences in the vulnerability to EE. Some patients are more likely to be effected by family dysfunction n
evaluation for the psychological explanation of schizophrenia
-Its reductionist because it is all based on psychological reasons and ignores biological. But there is research to support
