Bias in favour of self-selected hypotheses is associated with delusion severity in schizophrenia

摘要: IntroductionDelusions are typically characterised by idiosyncratic, self-generated explanations used to interpret events, as opposed the culturally normative interpretations. Thus, a bias in favour of one's own hypotheses may be fundamental aspect delusions.MethodsWe tested this possibility current study comparing judgements self-selected externally selected ones probabilistic reasoning task. This allowed us equate self- and terms objectively quantifiable supporting evidence. It is normal biased hypotheses, but we expected exacerbated schizophrenia patients relative healthy psychiatric controls, correlated with severity delusions sample.ResultsAs expected, all groups showed self-selection bias. Although was not increased control groups, it significantly corre...