Abnormal Beliefs Flashcards
Describe delusions
Held in the face of logical argument or evidence to the contrary
Not modified by experience or reason
What are the themes of delusion common to depression?
Disease, nihilism, poverty, sin guilt
What are the themes of delusion common to schizophrenia?
Control,persecution, reference, love, religion
What are the themes of delusion common to mania?
Grandiosity, persecution, religion
Describe content of delusion
Specific content is culturally defined
- Persecutor is often recognisable to society
- Control is by ghosts/spirits in the past, but now by Xray/radiotransmitters
- feared disease
Describe the origin of delusion
Often attempts to explain anomalous experiences e.g. hallucinations, passivity, experiences, depression
Describe abnormal beliefs in thought?
Ideas of reference
Delusion of reference/self-referrential delusions