Psychological explanations

• What does family dysfunction argue?

  That the lack of warmth between a parent and a child with schiz can lead to dysfunctional communication
• What is the double bind theory suggested by Bateson?


  That faulty communication in families leads to contradicting messages, interferes with their reality construct and leads to schiz
• What are expressed emotions?

  Argues that family members are hostile to those with schiz which can increase relapse rates