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Communication deviance

Communication deviance refers to a measure of interpersonal attentional and thought disturbance observed in families of children with schizophrenia or schizotypal personality disorder. Children from families with high communication deviance show the most severe impairment and the poorest attentional functioning.

 

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Communication deviance refers to a measure of interpersonal attentional and thought disturbance observed in families of children with Schizophrenia or Schizotypal personality disorder. Children from families with high Communication deviance show the most severe impairment and the poorest attentional functioning.

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