Psychological Explanations - Family Dysfunction Flashcards
What are the three peels to evaluate the psychological exp of sz?
RTS - scizophrenogenic mother
RTS - double bind communication
Prac apps - family therapy
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(RTS - sz mother)
Strength - RTS schizophrenogenic mother comes from a psychologist
E
- they studied 207 children who were at high risk of developing sz as they were raised in a dysfunctional family
- they had a sz mother who was cold, controlling, rejecting and emotionally unresponsive to childrens needs
E
- it was found that later on in life, 17 children were diagnosed with sz
- this is 8% compared to 1% of the general population
L
Therefore supporting the theory that family dysfunction can lead to sz coz those raised by sz mother was more vul to sz
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(RTS - double bind communication)
RTS - double bind communication comes from a psychologist
E
schizophrenics could remember more instances of double bind communication from mother than non szhizophrenics ,when asked about childhood interactions with parents
E
This supports the fact theres mixed communication in schizophrenics childhood therefore supporting family dysfunction as an exp of sz
HOWEVER
Research is based on retrospective data as patient has to think back to childhood
So info could be inaccurate as a long period of time has passed,
L
Therefore reducing int val of rts double bind communication as a theory of family dysfunction as an exp of sz
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(Prac apps - family therapy)
Strength - prac apps
E
Coz POT, that sz is caused by family dysfunction/faulty fam communication has led to family therapy treatment
E
This effectively treats sz by therapist meeting patients family to try and positively alter relationships and communication
E
This reduces stress levels, preventing relapse of sz
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Therefore family dysfunction i.a.i.p.o.a.p as it helps to treat ppl in the real world
