Fallacy of schizophrenic deficit in the interpersonal sphere

Tested 24 process schizophrenics and 49 normal males for psychological distance by means of a modification of Kuethe's social schemata technique. Although the patients were generally older and less intelligent than the normals, neither of these variables was related to distance measures. Both g...

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Published in:Journal of consulting and clinical psychology 1970-10, Vol.35 (2), p.278-282
Main Author: Tolor, Alexander
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Hospitals, Psychiatric
Human
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Learning
Male
Middle Aged
Projective Techniques
Schizophrenia
Social Distance
Social Perception
Symbolism
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Summary:Tested 24 process schizophrenics and 49 normal males for psychological distance by means of a modification of Kuethe's social schemata technique. Although the patients were generally older and less intelligent than the normals, neither of these variables was related to distance measures. Both groups of Ss underestimated the distances in relation to the standard. Schizophrenics consistently replaced the designs, neutral as well as social, closer together than normals. Instead of indicating a psychological deficit in the area of interpersonal relationships, findings suggest that schizophrenics have a strong desire to associate with others. The possible relationship between hospital atmosphere and psychological distance is discussed. (31 ref.)
ISSN:0022-006X
1939-2117
DOI:10.1037/h0029890