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Is cognitive psychopathology plausible? Illustrations from memory research
J M Danion1, H Weingartner, L Singer
1Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Clinique Psychiatrique, France.
Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
|September 1, 1996
Summary
Cognitive psychopathology reveals memory impairments in benzodiazepine users, schizophrenia, and depression. Identifying specific cognitive deficits offers potential for targeted mental disorder remediation.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Psychopathology
Background:
- Cognitive psychopathology investigates mental disorders through cognitive processes.
- Memory impairments are key features in various psychiatric conditions and drug effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate cognitive psychopathology's utility by examining memory deficits.
- To analyze memory impairments in benzodiazepine administration, schizophrenia, and depression.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of memory impairments using a model distinguishing specialized and central processing structures.
- Categorization of cognitive processes into automatic/associative and intentional/reflective.
Main Results:
- Identification of functional mechanisms underlying memory impairments.
- Evidence suggests elementary computational deficits impact higher cognitive functions.
- Specific memory impairments correlate with real-world functional deficits.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive psychopathology is a plausible and convincing field of study.
- Identified cognitive deficits are amenable to targeted interventions.
- Findings support the development of cognitive remediation strategies for mental disorders.