expressed emotion A01 Flashcards
1
Q
what is expressed emotion?
A
it is a family communication style in which members of the family of a sz patient talk about them in a critical way that indicates emotional overconcern.
2
Q
what did Kuipers et al find about EE?
A
he found that high EE relatives talk more and listen less which is most likely to influence relapse rates.
3
Q
how does EE lead to a schizophrenic episode?
A
the negative emotional climate of EE can arouse the patient and can lead to further stress triggering an episode.
4
Q
what does Linszen say?
A
a patient returning to a family with high EE rates are four times more likely to relapse than a patient whose family is low in EE.
