1st Edition

Schizotypy New dimensions

Edited By Oliver Mason, Gordon Claridge Copyright 2015
256 Pages
by Routledge

254 Pages
by Routledge

254 Pages
by Routledge

For several decades there has been an increasing move towards viewing the psychotic illnesses from a dimensional perspective, seeing them as continuous with healthy functioning. The idea, concentrating mostly on schizophrenia, has generated considerable theoretical debate as well as empirical research, conducted under the rubric of 'schizotypy'. This book offers a timely discussion of the most... Read more

Introductory Remarks Gordon Claridge & Oliver Mason  Section 1: Measurement, Brain and Biology  The Psychometric Assessment of Schizotypy Thomas R. Kwapil & Charlotte A. Chun.  The Role of Dopamine in Schizotypy Christine Mohr & Ulrich Ettinger.  Genetic Associations: The basis of schizotypy Philip Grant.  Hemispheric Asymmetries in Schizotypy Gina M. Grimshaw & Laura Kranz  Section 2: Development and Environment  Schizotypy: A developmental perspective Martin Debbané.  Childhood Trauma and Schizotypy: A systematic review Tjasa Velikonja, Oliver J. Mason & Helen L. Fisher.  Mechanisms Mediating the Pathway from Environmental Adversity to Psychosis Proneness Tamara Sheinbaum & Neus Barrantes-Vidal.  Schizotypy and Substance Use Emma Barkus.  Inducing Psychotic-like Experiences: The role of schizotypy Christina Daniel & Oliver J. Mason  Section 3: Consequences and Outcomes  Dimensional Approaches to Delusional Beliefs Charlie Heriot-Maitland & Emmanuelle Peters.  Schizotypy and Psychopathology Jo Hodgekins.  Schizotypy: A creative advantage? Nicola J. Holt  Section 4: Old Thoughts: New ideas: Future directions Gordon Claridge

Biography

Oliver Mason is Senior Lecturer at University College London, UK. He also works at the North East London Foundation NHS Trust as a clinical researcher and clinical psychologist. 

Gordon Claridge is Emeritus Professor of Abnormal Psychology in the Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford, UK and Emeritus Fellow, Magdalen College. He is Fellow of the British Psychological Society, Associate of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK.