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You say neutral social cues can be perceived as threatening or more intense than they are. What is the standard?

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The perception of social cues, including whether they are interpreted as neutral or threatening, is influenced by a variety of factors, including individual experiences, context, and cognitive processes. In the context of schizophrenia, the "standard" for interpreting social cues can be altered due to the following factors:

1. **Contextual Factors**: The context in which a social interaction occurs plays a crucial role in how cues are interpreted. For example, a neutral facial expression may be perceived differently depending on the situation (e.g., a crowded room versus a one-on-one conversation). Individuals with schizophrenia may have difficulty accurately assessing context, leading to misinterpretations.

... Sz better

2. **Past Experiences**: Previous experiences can shape how individuals interpret social cues. If someone has had negative or threatening experiences in social situations, they may be more likely to perceive neutral cues as threatening. This is particularly relevant for individuals with schizophrenia, who may have experienced social rejection or trauma.

... Untrue

3. **Cognitive Biases**: Cognitive biases, such as a tendency to focus on negative information or to interpret ambiguous situations in a negative light, can influence how social cues are perceived. Individuals with schizophrenia may exhibit biases that lead them to interpret neutral or ambiguous cues as more negative or threatening than they are.

... Untrue

4. **Emotional State**: An individual's current emotional state can also affect their interpretation of social cues. For example, if someone is feeling anxious or paranoid, they may be more likely to perceive neutral expressions as hostile or threatening. This heightened emotional state can distort their perception of social interactions.

... Not perceive, explore ... Active

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5. **Social Cognition Deficits**: Schizophrenia is associated with deficits in social cognition, which can impair the ability to accurately interpret social cues. This includes difficulties in

1. recognizing emotions in others,

2. understanding social norms,

3. and predicting how others might react.

These deficits can lead to misinterpretations of neutral cues.

... These 3 are all social, so not reality in a neutral sense

... Just different ... So emotion is normal speak for considering reality in a 'normal' or normative way

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6. **Neurobiological Factors**: Alterations in brain function and structure, particularly in areas involved in emotion processing (such as the amygdala and prefrontal cortex), can affect how social cues are perceived. Dysregulation of neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, can also play a role in how emotions and social information are processed.

... So PFC and amygdala do NOT process emotion

... They're only good at 'understanding' normals if normal

Not impressive

... Diff kind of consc, block resist til death

... Receptive to, used to, just like H, genetic

... So basis of change is consc, not struct or transm

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