Cognitive Perspectives on Schizophrenia

What does the cognitive explanation of schizophrenia primarily focus on?

• Physiological explanations

• Faulty mental processes

• Environmental factors

• Social influences

According to Frith (2015), which of the following is NOT considered a contributing factor to schizophrenia?

• Biochemical processes

• Brain structure

• Genetic influence

• Dietary habits

What term does Frith use to describe schizophrenia in terms of cognitive processes?

• Abnormality of self-awareness

• Abnormality of self-monitoring

• Abnormality of self-control

• Abnormality of self-esteem

In the context of schizophrenia, what does 'self-monitoring' refer to?

• Monitoring one's physical health

• Recognising inner speech as self-generated

• Observing others' behaviours

• Tracking daily activities

What is the result when patients with schizophrenia fail in self-monitoring?

• They become more socially active

• They attribute inner speech to external sources

• They experience improved cognitive function

• They develop better coping mechanisms

Which of the following is an example of a positive symptom of schizophrenia?

• Lack of motivation

• Hallucinations

• Social withdrawal

• Reduced speech

What does Frith (2015) accept as playing a role in schizophrenia?

• Only genetic factors

• Only environmental factors

• Biochemical processes, brain structure, and genetic influence

• Only cognitive processes

Why does Frith look for cognitive explanations of schizophrenia?

• Because a single genetic cause has been identified

• Because no single genetic, structural, or biochemical cause has been identified

• Because cognitive explanations are more popular

• Because physiological explanations are outdated

What is the nature of the hallucinations experienced by patients with schizophrenia, according to Frith?

• They are real external voices

• They are inner speech perceived as external

• They are purely imaginary

• They are caused by environmental noise

Which of the following is NOT a focus of the cognitive explanation of schizophrenia?

• Faulty mental processes

• Biochemical processes

• Brain structure

• Social upbringing