cognitive explanations

• What do cognitive explanations focus on in relation to Sz?

  The role of mental processes
• How is a disruption to normal thought processing linked to Sz symptoms?

  It is argued to be a contributing factor
• Who describes the two types of dysfunctional thought processes?

  Frith
• What are the two types of dysfunctional thought processes described by Frith?

  • Metarepresentation
  • Central control
• What is metarepresentation in cognitive explanations?

  Cognitive ability to reflect on thoughts
• How does metarepresentation affect behavior?

  It provides insight into intentions and goals
• What dysfunction occurs with metarepresentation?

  Disruption in recognizing own actions and thoughts
• What symptoms can arise from dysfunction in metarepresentation?

  Hallucinations and hearing voices
• What is central control in cognitive explanations?

  Cognitive ability to suppress automatic responses
• How does central control relate to speech poverty and thought disorder?

  It may result from inability to suppress automatic thoughts
• What could trigger speech poverty and thought disorder according to central control dysfunction?

  Other thoughts triggering automatic speech