Biological Explanations Flashcards
Abnormality in brain connectivity have been believed to specifically explain symptoms like hallucinations and delusions
Who proposed this?
Liddle et al 2003
What have positive symptoms like delusions said to be caused by?
It’s said to be caused by a disconnection between the insular and the lateral frontal cortex
What is the insula region responsible for?
It’s responsible for the seamless switching between the inner and outer world
What can happen as a result of the faulty switch ?
The two worlds can become disrupted and confused together, so individuals may not be able to distinguish between reality and thoughts.
What could the confusion of the inner and outer world explain
It could explain why internal thoughts sometimes appear as objective reality experienced as voices or hallucinations.
Why might patients with psychosis experience emotional blunting?
They may have issues internalising external materials
What has recent evidence about brain abnormalities in celebrities suggest?
Abnormalities are dominant In neural connectivity
