Schizophrenia - Individual differences explanation 2: Cognitive Approach

Question 1

Cognitive Approach

Answer 1

Can provide explanations for symptoms of schizophrenia.
* Explaining hallucinations
* Explaining negative symptoms
* Lack of Preconscious Filters
* Compromised theory of mind

Question 2

Explaining Hallucinations

Answer 2

• Many reasons a person could have hallucinations without having mental illness.
• Claiborn - estimated 2.5-4% of the population experienced hallucinations, most aren’t diagnosed with psychiatric problems.