Word priming in schizophrenia: associational and semantic influences.
Schizophr Res
; 82(2-3): 139-42, 2006 Feb 28.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16325376
ABSTRACT
We examined semantic vs. associational influences on word priming in schizophrenia. Tested on three occasions, subjects made speeded lexical decisions to three kinds of prime-word relationships semantic-only (e.g., Deer-Pony), associated-only (e.g., Bee-Honey), or semantic-and-associated (e.g., Doctor-Nurse). Controls showed greater priming of words related via two relationships (semantic-and-associated) than for words related only semantically.. However, patients showed greater priming for associated-only words than for words related only semantically. Schizophrenic patients may show an associational bias, restricting semantic integration and contributing to their disturbed thinking.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Paired-Associate Learning
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Schizophrenia
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Schizophrenic Language
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Schizophrenic Psychology
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Semantics
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Schizophr Res
Journal subject:
PSIQUIATRIA
Year:
2006
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States