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Do Positive Schizotypal Symptoms Predict False Perceptual Experiences in Nonclinical Populations?

Tsakanikos, Elias and Reed, Phil (2005) Do Positive Schizotypal Symptoms Predict False Perceptual Experiences in Nonclinical Populations? [Journal (Paginated)]

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Abstract

We examined whether positive schizotypy (i.e., reports of hallucinatory and delusional-like experiences) in nonclinical participants could predict false perceptual experiences during detection of fast-moving words beyond a possible response bias. The participants (N = 160) were assigned to one of two conditions: they were asked either to make presence/absence judgments (loose criterion) or to read aloud every detected word (strict criterion). Regression analysis showed that high levels of positive schizotypy predicted false alarms in the loose condition and false perceptions of words in the strict condition. The obtained effects were independent of detection accuracy, task order, impulsivity, and social desirability. We discuss the results in the context of information processing biases linked to the positive symptomatology of schizophrenia. Clinical and theoretical implications are also considered.

Item Type:Journal (Paginated)
Keywords:Cognitive biases; delusions; false perceptual experiences; hallucinations; positive symptoms of schizophrenia; schizotypy
Subjects:Psychology > Clinical Psychology
ID Code:4959
Deposited By: Tsakanikos, E.
Deposited On:03 Jul 2006
Last Modified:11 Mar 2011 08:56

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