"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
DBC can lead the child to be increasingly anxious. this may lead to them what
withdrawing/avoiding social contact
DBC may result in a child avoiding social contact. which negative symptom may this demonstrate
Avolition
what two other symptoms may DBC cause, alongside potential avolition
Paranoid delusions and disorganised thinking
Expressed emotion refers to the what of emotion expressed towards a SZic patient
level
what emotions in particular are expressed towards the SZic patient in EE
Negative emotions
in EE, negative emotions are expressed towards the SZic patient. who is expressing these emotions?
the patient’s Family Members
high levels of expressed emotions include verbal what and occasional what towards the patient
Criticism
Violence
high levels of EE may include which two emotions being directed towards the patient
Anger and Rejection
High levels of EE may include anger and rejection towards the patient. what umbrella term does this come under
Hostility
High levels of EE include an emotional what in the lives of SZic patients
Over-Involvement
EE is important in which aspect of SZ
the MAINTENANCE of SZ
high levels of expressed emotions can trigger what
Stress
in EE, constant what from the family can trigger onset SZ
Harrassment
which researcher argued that the stress caused by EE is a primary exp. of The relapse of SZ.
Kavanagh (1992)
