Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2008, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (4): 420-422.

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Studies on Correlation between Psychiatric Symptom and Theory of Mind in Patients with Schizophrenia

Gao Rui1, Jia Hongxiao1,2, Han Shihui2, He Ruirong1, Zhao Xin1, Zhu Hong1, Ge Jianqiao2, Mao Lihua2, Zhang Jizhi1, Jiang Zhengkang1   

  1. 1. Beijing Anding Hospital, Capital Medical University;2. Department of Psychology, Peking University
  • Received:2008-06-08 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:2008-08-24 Published:2008-08-24

Abstract: Objective To investigate the correlation between psychiatric symptom and theory of mind in patients with schizophrenia.Methods 40 patients with schizophrenia were measured with faux pas,comic strips and PANSS at base line,4th week,and 8th week.Results PANSS scores at 4th week and 8th week were obviously lower than that of base line(P<0.001).Compared with base line,Faux pas,correct number,correct response time,error number of comic strips in ToM task changed significantly at 4th week and 8th week(P<0.05).There were correlations between PANSS score and Faux pas,correct number,correct response time,error number of ToM task(P<0.05).Conclusion Tom impairment tested by faux pas and comic strips maybe the state marker of schizophrenia.

Key words: schizophrenia, PANSS, theory of mind

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