Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
338945 Schizophrenia Research 2006 4 Pages PDF
Abstract

We examined semantic vs. associational influences on word priming in schizophrenia. Tested on three occasions, subjects made speeded lexical decisions to three kinds of prime–word relationships: semantic-only (e.g., Deer–Pony), associated-only (e.g., Bee–Honey), or semantic-and-associated (e.g., Doctor–Nurse). Controls showed greater priming of words related via two relationships (semantic-and-associated) than for words related only semantically.. However, patients showed greater priming for associated-only words than for words related only semantically. Schizophrenic patients may show an associational bias, restricting semantic integration and contributing to their disturbed thinking.

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