Article
Impaired attention, genetics, and the pathophysiology of schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia bulletin - 1 Jan 1994
Cornblatt B A, Keilp J G
Abstract excerpt
Impaired attention is commonly observed among schizophrenia patients and those at genetic risk for the disease. This article reviews over 40 studies that used various versions of the Continuous Performance Test (CPT) as the primary measure of attention. These studies of normal subjects, affected patients, and various at-risk populations demonstrate that the CPT is a psychometrically sound procedure that...
Topics
- Attention
- Humans
- Neurocognitive Disorders
- Neuropsychological Tests
- Phenotype
- Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenic Psychology
- Social Behavior