Suspicious minds: the psychology of persecutory delusions
D Freeman - Clinical psychology review, 2007 - Elsevier
At least 10–15% of the general population regularly experience paranoid thoughts and
persecutory delusions are a frequent symptom of psychosis. Persecutory ideation is a key …
persecutory delusions are a frequent symptom of psychosis. Persecutory ideation is a key …
Exploring the association of social comparison with depression and anxiety: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
PA McCarthy, N Morina - Clinical psychology & psychotherapy, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Research has highlighted the role of social comparison processes in varying affect and
psychological wellbeing. These processes can provide greater insight into cognitions and …
psychological wellbeing. These processes can provide greater insight into cognitions and …
Belief in conspiracy theories. The role of paranormal belief, paranoid ideation and schizotypy
Surveys indicate that belief in conspiracy theories is widespread. Previous studies have
indicated that such beliefs are related to agreeableness, low levels of self esteem, certain …
indicated that such beliefs are related to agreeableness, low levels of self esteem, certain …
Conspiracy theory and cognitive style: A worldview
This paper assessed whether belief in conspiracy theories was associated with a particularly
cognitive style (worldview). The sample comprised 223 volunteers recruited via convenience …
cognitive style (worldview). The sample comprised 223 volunteers recruited via convenience …
The dominance behavioral system and psychopathology: evidence from self-report, observational, and biological studies.
The dominance behavioral system (DBS) can be conceptualized as a biologically based
system that guides dominance motivation, dominant and subordinate behavior, and …
system that guides dominance motivation, dominant and subordinate behavior, and …
The effect of shame and shame memories on paranoid ideation and social anxiety
Background Social wariness and anxiety can take different forms. Paranoid anxiety focuses
on the malevolence of others, whereas social anxiety focuses on the inadequacies in the …
on the malevolence of others, whereas social anxiety focuses on the inadequacies in the …
[HTML][HTML] Height, social comparison, and paranoia: An immersive virtual reality experimental study
Mistrust of others may build upon perceptions of the self as vulnerable, consistent with an
association of paranoia with perceived lower social rank. Height is a marker of social status …
association of paranoia with perceived lower social rank. Height is a marker of social status …
Acting on persecutory delusions: the importance of safety seeking
OBJECTIVE: Acting on delusions is a significant clinical issue. The concept of safety
behaviours—actions carried out with the intention of reducing perceived threat—provides a …
behaviours—actions carried out with the intention of reducing perceived threat—provides a …
The relevance of self-esteem and self-schemas to persecutory delusions: a systematic review
ML Kesting, TM Lincoln - Comprehensive psychiatry, 2013 - Elsevier
Background Self-esteem is frequently targeted in psychological approaches to persecutory
delusions (PD). However, its precise role in the formation and maintenance of PD is unclear …
delusions (PD). However, its precise role in the formation and maintenance of PD is unclear …
Can paranoid thoughts be reduced by targeting negative emotions and self-esteem? An experimental investigation of a brief compassion-focused intervention
TM Lincoln, F Hohenhaus, M Hartmann - Cognitive therapy and research, 2013 - Springer
Negative emotional states and low self-esteem play a crucial role in the development of
persecutory delusions. This study therefore tests whether a brief intervention that targets …
persecutory delusions. This study therefore tests whether a brief intervention that targets …