Schizophrenia- Psychological explanations

Question 1

What is the double bind theory ?

Answer 1

The idea that SZ is due to contradictory messages by parents and this leads to a confused view of reality

Question 2

What is high expressed emotion ?

Answer 2

The idea that families with high levels of verbal criticism, hostility and over involvement are said to trigger SZ due to stress

Question 3

What is a schizophenogenic mother ?

Answer 3

Is said to trigger SZ due to being overcontrolling and causing stress to the patient

Question 4

Why are family models socially sensitive ?

Answer 4

As it can lead to ‘parent blaming’ and are likely to be very distressing for families to hear they may have contributed to their childs SZ