Psychoses of the Schizophrenic Spectrum in Twins
A Discussion on the Nature - Nurture Debate in the Etiology of Endogenous Psychoses
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The book explores the complexities of schizophrenia research, emphasizing the impact of genetic and environmental factors on different types of psychoses. It presents a comprehensive overview of twin studies and a unique systematic study conducted by two psychiatrists, utilizing both DSM-III-R and ICD-10 diagnostic systems alongside Leonhard's subclassification. The findings challenge the notion of a continuum in schizophrenic disorders, revealing distinct etiological roles for genetic, somatic, and psychosocial factors across various psychosis groups, particularly highlighting the predominance of environmental influences in certain types.
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Psychoses of the Schizophrenic Spectrum in Twins, Helmut Beckmann, Ernst Franzek
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- 1999
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- Title
- Psychoses of the Schizophrenic Spectrum in Twins
- Subtitle
- A Discussion on the Nature - Nurture Debate in the Etiology of Endogenous Psychoses
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Helmut Beckmann, Ernst Franzek
- Publisher
- Springer Vienna
- Released
- 1999
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 164
- ISBN13
- 9783211832981
- Category
- Health / Medicine, Nature in general, Psychology
- Description
- The book explores the complexities of schizophrenia research, emphasizing the impact of genetic and environmental factors on different types of psychoses. It presents a comprehensive overview of twin studies and a unique systematic study conducted by two psychiatrists, utilizing both DSM-III-R and ICD-10 diagnostic systems alongside Leonhard's subclassification. The findings challenge the notion of a continuum in schizophrenic disorders, revealing distinct etiological roles for genetic, somatic, and psychosocial factors across various psychosis groups, particularly highlighting the predominance of environmental influences in certain types.