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Applying complexity theory to a dynamical process model of the development of pathological belief systems O’Connor, Brian; Gabora, Liane
Abstract
A general dynamical process model of psychiatric disorders is proposed that specifies the basic cognitive processes involved in the transition from beliefs about self, others and world that are normal and adaptive, to beliefs that are rigid, extreme, and maladaptive. The relevant thought trajectories are self-confirming, and are considered to underlie the corresponding trajectories in symptoms. In contrast with previous work, the model focuses on underlying mechanisms, and it provides an evolutionary basis for the widespread susceptibility to psychiatric symptoms and disorders without the problematic claim that such disorders were selected by evolutionary forces. The model thereby incorporates both normality and abnormality in the same framework.
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Applying complexity theory to a dynamical process model of the development of pathological belief systems
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2009
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| Description |
A general dynamical process model of psychiatric disorders is proposed that
specifies the basic cognitive processes involved in the transition from beliefs
about self, others and world that are normal and adaptive, to beliefs that are rigid,
extreme, and maladaptive. The relevant thought trajectories are self-confirming,
and are considered to underlie the corresponding trajectories in symptoms. In
contrast with previous work, the model focuses on underlying mechanisms, and it
provides an evolutionary basis for the widespread susceptibility to psychiatric
symptoms and disorders without the problematic claim that such disorders were
selected by evolutionary forces. The model thereby incorporates both normality
and abnormality in the same framework.
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eng
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2018-03-05
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Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
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Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
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10.14288/1.0364152
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O'Connor, B., & Gabora, L. (2009). Applying complexity theory to a dynamical process model of the development of pathological belief systems. Chaos and Complexity Letters, 4(3), 75-96.
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Reviewed
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Graduate
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