Despite the Fact That the "Schizophrenogenic Mother" Is No Longer

question 95

Essay

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.

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by various entities to cope with reality and to maintain self-image.

Repression

In psychoanalytic theory, the unconscious exclusion of painful impulses, desires, or fears from the conscious mind.

Emotional Upset

A state of distress or agitation resulting from strong feelings of disappointment, sadness, or frustration.

Generic Memory

Refers to a form of memory that includes general knowledge and facts, not tied to specific experiences or events.