Abstract
Schizotaxia is a stable syndrome of neuropsychological deficits and negative symptoms found in relatives of schizophrenic patients. These may represent special vulnerability to schizophrenia. Five areas of deficit are enumerated and suggestions as to the potential value of pre-illness interventions are discussed.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Antipsychotic Agents / therapeutic use*
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Disease Susceptibility
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Family
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Humans
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Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
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Schizophrenia / classification
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Schizophrenia / genetics
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Schizophrenia / prevention & control*
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Schizophrenic Psychology*
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Schizotypal Personality Disorder / genetics
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Schizotypal Personality Disorder / prevention & control