Schizotypy and Cognitive Failures: A Mediating Role for Affect

Conclusions: Our findings suggest that whilst schizotypy and negative affect do not interact to produce cognitive failures, negative affect contributes to (but does not fully account for) the mechanism by which schizotypy increases failures in young adults. Other, as yet unidentified, facets of schizotypy also appear to contribute to cognitive failures. In attempting to address the cognitive complaints of at-risk individuals, clinicians need to be aware of the role of negative affect and other pertinent aspects of schizotypy.Psychopathology
Source: Psychopathology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research