Psychological explanations for schizophrenia

Question 1

Family Dysfunction

Answer 1

Schizophrenogenic Mother: A cold, rejecting, and overprotective mother may contribute.

Expressed Emotion (EE): High levels of criticism and hostility linked to relapse

Question 2

Double-Bind Theory

Answer 2

Children receiving contradictory and confusing messages may develop cognitive disorganization.

These contradictory messages cause confusion and delusional thinking

Question 3

Cognitive Explanation

Answer 3

Source Monitoring Errors: Difficulty distinguishing between internal thoughts and external events.

Central Control Dysfunction: Difficulty inhibiting automatic responses, contributing to disorganized thinking