Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9646306 | Schizophrenia Research | 2005 | 14 Pages |
Abstract
High autonomic activity in general, reactivity as well as base levels, under all conditions used in this study was associated with symptom severity independent of differences from controls. Thus elevated autonomic activity and responsivity may themselves be disturbing or index states that are disturbing in schizophrenia. Some patients might attempt to cope with novel or demanding situations and stimuli by a passive-avoidant strategy of low attention and effort in order to attenuate their responsivity. Less symptomatic patients may better cope in this manner.
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Authors
Theodore P. Zahn, David Pickar,