Relevant dimensions of delusions: Continuing the continuum versus category debate

摘要: Delusions and hallucinations are common among healthy individuals but may differ from the symptoms experienced by persons with schizophrenia. It is hypothesized that specific dimensions of delusions, such as distress associated them, preoccupation, conviction or their content might be more relevant in distinguishing without schizophrenia than mere presence delusional beliefs. Second, it investigated whether beliefs closely linked to a non-clinical population The Peters et al. Inventory Launay Slade Hallucination Scale - Revised were used assess ideation hallucinatory experiences sample reflects general age, education gender (n=359) diagnosed life-time varying stages remission (n=53). There was strong association both groups. Stepwise discriminant function revealed delusions well involving persecution loss control most aspects concluded should assessed multi-dimensionally, laying particular emphasis on