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Family Dysfunction
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According to family dysfunction theory, what does family conflict lead to?

Stress & confusion causing schizophrenia

What is a double bind?

Two contradictory messages causing confusion

Which scenario best illustrates a double bind?

Mum says be affectionate, pushes away hugs

What is high expressed emotion?

Criticism & over-involvement in lives

What does high expressed emotion cause that may lead to schizophrenia?

Stress & confusion

What limitation exists regarding individual differences in family dysfunction?

Not all high emotion families cause it

What research method did Berger use to study double binds?

Interviews

What did Berger find about schizophrenia patients and double binds?

More able to recall double bind experiences

What is a problem with self-report techniques in Berger's study?

Misremembering childhood experiences

Why may self-report be unsuitable for schizophrenia patients?

They have dysfunctional mental processes

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