Cognitive

Question 1

what does cognitive say sz is caused by

Answer 1

dysfunctional thought processing

Question 2

who investigated dysfunctional thought processing

Answer 2

Firth et al

Question 3

what are the 2 types of dysfunctional thought processing

Answer 3

meta representation
central control in pre frontal cortex

Question 4

what is meta representation

Answer 4

ability to reflect on thoughts and interpret actions of others
dysfunction of this makes us think actions are being carried out when not- hallucinations

Question 5

what is central control in the pre frontal cortex

Answer 5

ability to suppress automatic responses and preform deliberate actions
dysfunction= disorganised speech

Question 6

evaluate cognitive app to Sz

Answer 6

+ practical app- NICE found CBTp more effective than drug therapy
+ firth- PET scan- reduced blood flow to frontal cortex in those with Avolition- high scient. Val
- doesn’t explain neurochemical changes- Howes and Murray used an integrated model and found vulnerability (birth defects) + social stressors increase dopamine= Sz= interactionist- dysfunctional thought processing is a symptom not a cause