"Psychological explanations for SZ: Family Dysfunction, Double Bind Communication and Expressed Emotion" Flashcards
which aspect of a family is dysfunctional in regard to SZ
the way they communicate
what is a characteristic of a dysfunctional family
high tension and arguments
the characteristics of a dysfunctional family result in the creation of what
risk factors
the characteristics of a dysfunctional family result in the creation of what
risk factors
a dysfunctional family creates risk factors for what
the development & maintenance of SZ Symptoms
what is the first feature of Family Dysfunction
A Schizophrenogenic Mother
Having a Schizophrenogenic mother is linked with which risk factor of SZ
SZ’s DEVELOPMENT (Not Maintenance)
it is believed that SZ is caused by a patient’s what of a SZgenic mother
Early Experience
who conducted research that established the theory that a Schizophrenogenic mother can cause someone to develop SZ
Frieda Fromm-Reichmann, 1948
Freida fromm-Reichmann established the theory of which aspect of the psychological explanation of SZ
Schizophrenogenic Mothers
what are the 4 characteristics of a Schizophrenogenic mother
Cold, Controlling, Rejecting and Emotionally Unavailable
A schizophrenogenic mother creates a family climate characterised by what
Tension and Secrecy
The family climate created by a Schizophrenogenic mother leads to what
Distrust of the Mother
A schizophrenogenic mother can lead to Trust issues. what symptom is this linked with
Paranoid Delusions
according to the Schizophrenogenic mother theory, what is the father described as being
‘Passive’
who conducted research establishing the theory of Double-Bind communication
Bateson Et al (1956)
what argument did Bateson Propose
SZ is due to Faulty Communication Patterns within families
double bind communication describes when a parent communicates a what, but this is not matched by other messages
A verbal Message
Double bind communication refers to when verbal and non-verbal signals do not what
Match
what is an example of double bind communication, refer to the father
a verbally-loving father but is emotionally rejecting
double bind communication leads to what feelings in the child
confusion
DBC has been said to create confusion in the child. what can this contribute to/cause
Schizophrenia
if a child is confused as a result of DBC, what may this cause them to also feel
that they can’t do the right thing
DBC may cause a child to feel that they can’t do the right thing. what does this cause them to become
increasingly anxious
