“Theory of mind” in schizophrenia: a review of the literature
M Brüne - Schizophrenia bulletin, 2005 - academic.oup.com
The term theory of mind (ToM) refers to the capacity to infer one's own and other persons'
mental states. A substantial body of research has highlighted the evolution of ToM in …
mental states. A substantial body of research has highlighted the evolution of ToM in …
Persecutory delusions: a review and theoretical integration
Persecutory (paranoid) delusions are a frequently observed clinical phenomenon. In recent
years, an increasing volume of research has attempted to explain these types of beliefs in …
years, an increasing volume of research has attempted to explain these types of beliefs in …
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 …
The interpretation of intrusions in psychosis: an integrative cognitive approach to hallucinations and delusions
AP Morrison - Behavioural and cognitive psychotherapy, 2001 - cambridge.org
A cognitive approach to the understanding of psychotic symptoms that focuses on the
interpretation of intrusions into awareness is outlined. It is argued that many positive …
interpretation of intrusions into awareness is outlined. It is argued that many positive …
Theory of mind—evolution, ontogeny, brain mechanisms and psychopathology
M Brüne, U Brüne-Cohrs - Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 2006 - Elsevier
The ability to infer other persons' mental states and emotions has been termed 'theory of
mind'. It represents an evolved psychological capacity most highly developed in humans …
mind'. It represents an evolved psychological capacity most highly developed in humans …
Cognitive impairment in schizophrenia
Cognitive functioning is moderately to severely impaired in patients with schizophrenia. This
impairment is the prime driver of the significant disabilities in occupational, social, and …
impairment is the prime driver of the significant disabilities in occupational, social, and …
Psychosis and autism as diametrical disorders of the social brain
B Crespi, C Badcock - Behavioral and brain sciences, 2008 - cambridge.org
Autistic-spectrum conditions and psychotic-spectrum conditions (mainly schizophrenia,
bipolar disorder, and major depression) represent two major suites of disorders of human …
bipolar disorder, and major depression) represent two major suites of disorders of human …
Emotion recognition,'theory of mind,'and social behavior in schizophrenia
M Brüne - Psychiatry research, 2005 - Elsevier
Several studies have demonstrated that patients with schizophrenia are impaired in
recognizing emotions from facial expressions and in appreciating other people's mental …
recognizing emotions from facial expressions and in appreciating other people's mental …
Implications for the neural basis of social cognition for the study of schizophrenia
OBJECTIVE: The study of social cognition in schizophrenia has received growing attention
in recent years. At the same time, a large body of work has explored the neural basis of …
in recent years. At the same time, a large body of work has explored the neural basis of …
[BOOK][B] Psychology, mental health and distress
Is depression simply the result of chemical imbalances, or Schizophrenia a wholly biological
disorder? What role do the broader circumstances of an individual's social, cultural and …
disorder? What role do the broader circumstances of an individual's social, cultural and …