scholarly journals Gambling and Social Cognition: a Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 547-555
Author(s):  
Elodie Hurel ◽  
Gaëlle Challet-Bouju ◽  
Nicolas Bukowski ◽  
Emeline Eyzop ◽  
Marie Grall-Bronnec
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognition ◽  
Social Information Processing ◽  
Gambling Disorder ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Remediation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cognitive Remediation Therapy ◽  
Current State ◽  
Neuropsychological Tasks ◽  
Review Current

Abstract Purpose of Review The aim of this article was to review current research regarding social cognition (SC) in gambling disorder (GD), to (i) compile and synthetize the current state of existing literature on this topic, and (ii) propose cognitive remediation therapy approaches focused on SC for clinicians. Recent Findings It is well known that disordered gamblers show impairment regarding non-social cognitive functions such as inhibition, attention, and decision-making. Furthermore, patients with substance use disorders also present certain deficits regarding social information processing which are difficult to differentiate from the intrinsic toxic effects linked to drugs or alcohol consumption. Summary To date, relatively little research has been undertaken to explore SC in gambling disorder (GD) with neuropsychological tasks. Preliminary results suggest impaired non-verbal emotion processing, but only one study has directly measured SC in GD. As a consequence, future research on this framework should propose diverse measures of SC, while controlling for other factors such as personality traits and subtypes of disordered gamblers.

Percezione sociale e paranoia: una rassegna

2009 ◽  
pp. 123-141
Author(s):  
Dennis R. Combs ◽  
Dustin J: Chapman ◽  
Casey Reneau
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognition ◽  
Theory Of Mind ◽  
Attributional Style ◽  
Social Perception ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Persecutory Delusions ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Area Of Interest ◽  
Current State ◽  
Interest In Research

- There has been an increased interest in research on paranoia and persecutory delusions. This is partly based on the idea that paranoia exists on a continuum ranging from sub-clinical to clinical levels. One area of interest is in social cognition as it may provide methods to understand how persons with paranoia perceive, interpret, and understand their social world. Previous research has showed that social cognition directly influences or mediates social functioning. Paranoia can be ideally approached from a social cognitive perspective, which makes understanding these processes even more important. For this review, we will focus on the current state of knowledge for paranoia as it pertains to the three primary domains of social cognition: 1) emotion/social perception, 2) theory of mind, and 3) attributional style. Deficits in emotion/social perception appear to be found across the paranoia continuum. In contrast, deficits in theory of mind and attributional style are typically found in persons with clinical levels of paranoia. Future studies should focus on understanding the processes that might underlie the deficits.

scholarly journals Neurocognitive and Social Cognitive Approaches for Improving Functional Outcome in Early Psychosis: Theoretical Considerations and Current State of Evidence

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cali F. Bartholomeusz ◽  
Kelly Allott
Keyword(s):  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Large Body ◽  
Chronic Schizophrenia ◽  
Current Approach ◽  
Early Psychosis ◽  
Psychotic Symptoms ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Rehabilitation Programs ◽  
Current State

Improving functional outcome, in addition to alleviating psychotic symptoms, is now a major treatment objective in schizophrenia research. Given the large body of evidence suggesting pharmacological treatments generally have minimal effects on indices of functioning, research has turned to psychosocial rehabilitation programs. Among these, neurocognitive and social cognitive interventions are at the forefront of this field and are argued to target core deficits inherent to the schizophrenia illness. However, to date, research trials have primarily focused on chronic schizophrenia populations, neglecting the early psychosis groups who are often as severely impaired in social and occupational functioning. This theoretical paper will outline the rationale for investigating adjunctive cognitive-based interventions in the early phases of psychotic illness, critically examine the current approach strategies used in these interventions, and assess the evidence supporting certain training programs for improving functional outcome in early psychosis. Potential pathways for future research will be discussed.

scholarly journals Adolescent Social Cognitive Development

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria Guazzelli Williamson
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognition ◽  
Cognitive Processes ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Developmental Trajectories ◽  
Mental States ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cultural Considerations ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Social Cognitive Processes

During adolescence, our bodies, brains, and behaviors undergo marked developmental changes. Adolescents often become increasingly aware of their social worlds and use this stage of development to develop skills to help them navigate this changing landscape. Up until recently, an overwhelming majority of research on social cognition–specifically on understanding the mental states of others–has focused on childhood. In this chapter, I demonstrate that adolescence is an important developmental period for the refinement and sophistication of social cognitive processes that began developing during childhood. I also discuss the development of more advanced and distinct social cognitive processes. Additionally, I review the available literature on the developmental trajectories of advanced social cognition across adolescence–including individual differences, cultural considerations, and implications for adolescent health and wellbeing. Finally, I describe how future research may begin to address current knowledge gaps on this topic.

Cognitive Remediation Therapy of Social Cognition in Schizophrenia: A Critical Review

2010 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 280-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurent Lecardeur ◽  
Emmanuel Stip ◽  
Maud Champagne-Lavau
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognition ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Cognitive Remediation ◽  
Cognitive Remediation Therapy

From clinical cases to clinical research: Neurocognition and social cognition in schizophrenia

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S372-S372
Author(s):  
I. Gurovich ◽  
O. Papsuev ◽  
A. Shmukler ◽  
L. Movina ◽  
Y. Storozhakova
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognition ◽  
Theory Of Mind ◽  
Social Functioning ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Neurocognitive Deficits ◽  
Cognitive Measures ◽  
Prodromal Phase ◽  
Clinical Cases

IntroductionNeurocognition and social cognition are the core deficits influencing social outcomes in patients with schizophrenia. These deficits are present in prodromal phase and throughout the illness, in first-degree relatives and are considered in the framework of neurodevelopmental or neurodegenerative models.MethodFour clinical cases with patients reflecting different cognitive profiles were chosen to demonstrate heterogeneity of cognitive biases and their influence on the social function en vivo. The patients have undergone a number of neurocognitive and social cognitive measures.ResultsIn these four patients, we would like to highlight the dissociation of neurocognitive deficits, clinical manifestations and social functioning. Social cognitive measures revealed heterogeneity of biases in different domains. As a result of our observation, we can hypothesize that better social functioning was achieved by patients with better abilities to discriminate negative emotions and states of mind in others.ConclusionDespite certain limitations of case-report studies, it is hard not to point out heterogeneity and incoherence of social and neurocognition. We assume that intact domains of Processing of Emotions and Theory of Mind predispose to better social functioning, while it's hard to trace this connection to neurocognition. This result needs to be challenged on large samples in future research, concerning emotionality in Theory of Mind and capacity for empathy and its’ role in social functioning.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Stories and the Promotion of Social Cognition

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 257-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raymond A. Mar
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognition ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Real World ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Critical Questions ◽  
Lines Of Evidence ◽  
Neuropsychological Investigations

Engaging with fictional stories and the characters within them might help us better understand our real-world peers. Because stories are about characters and their interactions, understanding stories might help us to exercise our social cognitive abilities. Correlational studies with children and adults, experimental research, and neuropsychological investigations have all helped develop our understanding of how stories relate to social cognition. However, there remain a number of limitations to the current evidence, some puzzling results, and several unanswered questions that should inspire future research. This review traces multiple lines of evidence tying stories to social cognition and raises numerous critical questions for the field.

scholarly journals Emotional intelligence and non-social cognition in schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder

2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Frajo-Apor ◽  
G. Kemmler ◽  
S. Pardeller ◽  
T. Plass ◽  
M. Mühlbacher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Social Cognition ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Remediation ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Composite Score ◽  
Bipolar I Disorder ◽  
Brief Assessment ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Bipolar Patients

BackgroundThe different patterns of Emotional Intelligence (EI) deficits in schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder are are not yet well understood. This study compares EI levels among these groups and highlights the potential impact of non-social cognition on EI.MethodFifty-eight schizophrenia and 60 bipolar outpatients were investigated using the Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT) and the Brief Assessment of Cognition in Schizophrenia (BACS). Analyses of covariance were performed with adjustment for the BACS composite score.ResultsCompared to bipolar subjects, schizophrenia patients showed significantly lower levels in both EI and non-social cognition. After adjustment for the BACS composite score, the difference in EI was lost. The mediation analysis revealed that differences between schizophrenia and bipolar patients in strategic EI are almost fully attributable to the mediating effect of non-social cognition.ConclusionsOur findings suggest that in both schizophrenia and bipolar patients EI is strongly influenced by non-social cognitive functioning. This has to be taken into account when interpreting MSCEIT data in comparative studies in serious mental illness and emphasizes the importance of cognitive remediation.

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