Cognitive explanation

• What did Shen et al. (2013) find in their study?


  People with SZ performed significantly worse on tasks requiring sustained attention
• What does McKenna (1994) suggest about distraction in people with SZ?


  They do not seem to be easier to distract than others
• What is a limitation of cognitive explanations for SZ?


  They do not explain the origins of dysfunctional cognitions
• What are the practical applications of understanding SZ?


  • Development of family intervention programs to reduce EE
  • Use of CBT to challenge symptoms like paranoia and delusions