Explanations of Schizophrenia (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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What is family dysfunction (in schizophrenia)?
What is family dysfunction (in schizophrenia)?
Maladaptive relationships & communication as stress sources
3 characteristics of dysfunctional families
3 characteristics of dysfunctional families
High conflict, poor communication, excessive criticism/control
Who developed double bind theory & when?
Who developed double bind theory & when?
Bateson and colleagues (1956)
What is double bind theory?
What is double bind theory?
Contradictory verbal messages vs parent's actual behaviour
What is expressed emotion?
What is expressed emotion?
Families persistently showing criticism and hostility
Effect of expressed emotion on recovery
Effect of expressed emotion on recovery
Causes relapse into active phase with positive symptoms
Tienari (2004): schizophrenia % in dysfunctional families
Tienari (2004): schizophrenia % in dysfunctional families
36.8% vs 5.8% in healthy families
Kavanagh (1992): relapse rate in high expressed emotion families
Kavanagh (1992): relapse rate in high expressed emotion families
48% vs 21% in low expressed emotion families
Direction of causality weakness
Direction of causality weakness
Unclear if dysfunction causes schizophrenia or vice versa
Incomplete explanation weakness
Incomplete explanation weakness
Not all children in dysfunctional families develop it