Today we looked at two more psychological explanations of schizophrenia. Frith's cognitive model of schizophrenia does acknowledge a biological basis, but is rather simplistic. However, cognitive models are of use because of the therapy (CBT) that has arisen from them has been useful.
We also discussed three sociocultural explanations - life events, family dysfunction (encompassing double binds and expressed emotion) and labelling theory. Any one of these are their own are not satisfactory explanations of the disorder, but they could play a role in the stress aspect of the diathesis-stress model.
Today's ppt is here.
The homework essay (biological explanations of schizophrenia -essay plan here) is due on Wednesday 25th Feb.
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