Psychological
Theory/explanatio
of Schizophrenia
BY JOSH HAYWOOD
,Learning
Objectives
• 1/All will Have a basic understanding
the non-bio theories of Schizophrenia
• 2/ Most will be able to research one
chosen theory
• 3/ A few will be able to evaluate their
chosen theory
,Social
• Any guesses as to what in
society would cause people
to have Schizophrenia?
, Social
Explanation
• People from lower-socioeconomic
backgrounds are much more likely to
develop schizophrenia (Jones et al, 2008)
• Most prevalent within inner-city’s poorest
areas.
• Effects significantly more ethnic minorities
• Most cases from Single males living alone
(social isolation)
(AO1)