Aberrant beliefs and reasoning / edited by Niall Galbraith.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Galbraith, Niall.

Series:

Current issues in thinking & reasoning.

Current Issues in Thinking and Reasoning

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Delusions.

Reasoning (Psychology).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (193 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Hove, East Sussex ; New York : Psychology Press, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"An aberrant belief is extreme or unusual in nature. In the most serious cases these beliefs cause emotional distress in those who hold them, and typify the core symptoms of psychological disorders. Each of the chapters in this volume seeks to examine the role that biases in reasoning can play in the formation of aberrant beliefs. The chapters consider several conjectures about the role of reasoning in aberrant belief, including the role of the jumping to conclusion bias in delusional beliefs, the probabilistic bias in paranormal beliefs, the role of danger confirming reasoning in phobias, and the controversial notion that people with schizophrenia do not succumb to specific forms of reasoning bias. There are also chapters evaluating different theoretical perspectives, and suggestions for future research. Aberrant Beliefs and Reasoning is the first volume presenting an overview of contemporary research in this growing subject area. It will be essential reading for academics and students in the fields of human reasoning, cognitive psychology and philosophy, and will also be of great interest to clinicians and psychiatrists"-- Provided by publisher.

"This volume in the Current issues in Thinking and Reasoning series explores the role of reasoning in psychopathology. It provides an up-to-date theoretical analysis of research on thinking processes and biases, to examine why delusional or aberrant beliefs can develop and be maintained. Including both theoretical and review chapters, the edited text will review, synthesise and critique the most prominent theories in light of recent evidence in the field - including new research findings conducted by the authors themselves. The text will provide new perspectives and theoretical advancements, encompassing cognitive, philosophical and clinical orientations. It will be of interest to academics and students in the fields of human reasoning, cognitive psychology and philosophy and will also be of use to clinicians and psychiatrists"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of illustrations; List of contributors; Preface; Introduction: the role of reasoning in aberrant beliefs; 1 A psychological model of delusional belief: integrating reasoning biases with perceptual, self-concept and emotional factors; 2 Prediction-error and two-factor theories of delusion formation: competitors or allies?; 3 Reasoning and delusions: do people with delusions really jump to conclusions?; 4 Affect, dual processes and some pertinent questions about delusional reasoning; 5 Reasoning in schizophrenia

6 Paranormal believers' proneness to probabilistic reasoning biases: a review of the empirical literature7 Danger-confirming reasoning and the persistence of phobic beliefs; 8 Non-pharmacological treatment targeting cognitive biases underlying delusions in schizophrenia: metacognitive training and therapy; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-317-75481-6

1-84872-342-3

1-315-79786-0

1-317-75482-4

9781315797861

OCLC:

890090516