Theory of mind and its relevance in schizophrenia
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Social cognitive impairments are considered to be core features of schizophrenia and have been hypothesized to play a mediator role between basic neurocognition and patients' outcomes. In this context, theory of mind (ToM) abilities are of special relevance, and deficits in this area may represent trait markers of schizophrenia. RECENT FINDINGS: In this review, studies published since September 2010 have been summarized with a particular focus on the relationships between ToM and psychopathology, neurocognition, and psychosocial outcomes in patients with schizophrenia, as well as on ToM abilities in high-risk individuals. In addition, recent neuroimaging data as well as treatment interventions have been described. SUMMARY: The reviewed literature strengthens the hypothesis that ToM deficits have the potential to be valid markers for schizophrenia.
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- Authors
- Biedermann, F., Frajo-Apor, B., & Hofer, A.
- Affiliations
- Innsbruck Medical University (AT)
- Corresponding author
- Hofer, Alex
- Venue
- Current Opinion in Psychiatry
- Published
- 2012-03
- Volume
- 25
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 71-75
- ISSN
- 0951-7367 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2322765687
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- FWCI
- 1.12
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Current Opinion in Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Philosophy › Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Child and Animal Learning Development
- Keywords
- theory of mind, schizophrenia, social cognition, neurocognitive function, trait markers, psychopathology, psychosocial outcomes, high-risk individuals, neuroimaging, therapeutic interventions
- MeSH terms
- Cognition Disorders, Humans, Schizophrenia, Schizophrenic Psychology, Theory of Mind, Neuroimaging
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