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Kikoku · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Despite the fact that the schizophrenogenic mother is no longer accepted as a familial influence for the development of schizophrenia, the concept of expressed emotion has been found to be related to the disorder.

Define the concept and discuss the research supporting its relationship to schizophrenia and its limitations as a potential causal factor.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

In a dimensional approach to classification, a patient's symptoms would be assessed using a present versus absent approach to diagnosis.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Mochi · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Expressed Emotion (EE) describes a family's emotional involvement and critical attitudes that are found among people with a psychological disorder. Patients with schizophrenia who live in family environments that are high on EE variables are more likely to relapse and have higher rates of rehospitalization. High EE is an environmental stressor that may increase the likelihood of relapse among those with schizophrenia. Since the relationship between high EE and relapse is based mainly on correlational data, no conclusions may be drawn as to causality.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE