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Psychological theories of delusional thinking: In search of integration
Author(s) -
Hingley Susan M.
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
british journal of medical psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.102
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 2044-8341
pISSN - 0007-1129
DOI - 10.1111/j.2044-8341.1992.tb01716.x
Subject(s) - psychology , relevance (law) , psychodynamics , psychotherapist , cognition , cognitive style , psychosis , value (mathematics) , vulnerability (computing) , cognitive therapy , cognitive psychology , psychiatry , computer security , machine learning , political science , computer science , law
Psychological theories approach the problem of delusional thinking in psychosis from a range of perspectives. Recent attention has focused on the attributional style of sufferers; research points towards the relevance of cognitive deficits; the potential value of cognitive therapy in reducing delusional thinking is being explored; and psychodynamic theories argue for the role of defence mechanisms. Aspects of these approaches are reviewed and ideas for integration discussed within the vulnerability‐stress model of psychosis. Implications for therapy are noted.