Disorganized symptoms and executive functioning predict impaired social functioning in subjects at risk for psychosis.
Predictors of social functioning deficits were assessed in 22 individuals "at risk" for psychosis. Disorganized symptoms and executive functioning predicted social functioning at follow-up. Early intervention efforts that focus on social and cognitive skills are indicated in this vulnerable population.
University of California, Los Angeles, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, USA.
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Eslami
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Kristin S
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Cadenhead
D000328:Adult; D000850:Anomie; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D056344:Executive Function / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology*; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012917:Social Adjustment; D055815:Young Adult