Schizophrenia

Abstract

Theoretical conceptualizations of schizophrenia have undergone significant change in the past century. Through the application of behavioral science methodology, psychologists have played a major role in the pivotal scientific advances that have led us to contemporary models. The field has moved from simplistic conceptualizations of mind—brain distinctions to models that encompass complex gene—environment interactions and neural pathways that mediate the relation between psychosocial events and brain dysfunction.