2021
Predictors of social functioning and quality of life in schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder
Corbera S, Wexler BE, Bell MD, Pearlson G, Mayer S, Pittman B, Belamkar V, Assaf M. Predictors of social functioning and quality of life in schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder. Psychiatry Research 2021, 303: 114087. PMID: 34246005, PMCID: PMC8373814, DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2021.114087.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSocial functioningCognitive empathyNegative symptomsAutism spectrum disorderWorse social functioningGreater negative symptomsHigher social functioningAffective empathySocial cognitionPersonal distressCommunication deficitsSpectrum disorderFunctioning impairmentQuality of lifeEmpathy scoresASDHigher QOLIQHealthy controlsEmpathySymptom severityDeficitsSchizophreniaWorse QOLFunctioning
2013
Factor Structure of Social Cognition in Schizophrenia: Is Empathy Preserved?
Corbera S, Wexler BE, Ikezawa S, Bell MD. Factor Structure of Social Cognition in Schizophrenia: Is Empathy Preserved? Schizophrenia Research And Treatment 2013, 2013: 409205. PMID: 24455254, PMCID: PMC3876916, DOI: 10.1155/2013/409205.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBasic social cognitionSocial cognitionInterpersonal discomfortCognitive processing deficitsSocial cognitive impairmentsSocial cognitive measuresSocial cognitive interventionsCognitive interventionsCognitive measuresProcessing deficitsLower social performanceCognitionSocial interactionCore featuresEmpathyFactor structureCognitive impairmentLower scoresNeurocognitionHigher scoresSocial functionSocial performanceSpecific aspectsSchizophreniaPoor functional outcome
2012
Empathy in electrodermal responsive and nonresponsive patients with schizophrenia
Ikezawa S, Corbera S, Liu J, Wexler BE. Empathy in electrodermal responsive and nonresponsive patients with schizophrenia. Schizophrenia Research 2012, 142: 71-76. PMID: 23058162, PMCID: PMC3502678, DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2012.09.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnalysis of VarianceAntipsychotic AgentsChlorpromazineElectroencephalographyEmpathyEvoked PotentialsFemaleGalvanic Skin ResponseHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeuropsychological TestsPersonality TestsPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesPsychotic DisordersRecognition, PsychologySchizophreniaSchizophrenic PsychologySocial BehaviorConceptsSkin conductance responsesEvent Related PotentialsSocial cognitionEmotion-evoking stimuliHealthy controlsPictures of peopleAssessment of symptomsERP responsesPersonal distressConductance responsesRelated potentialsNonresponsive patientsSchizophrenia patientsSCR frequencyCognitionPatientsSocial functionSocial integrationPotential markerSchizophreniaDistressPainPrognosisSubgroupsSymptoms
2011
Social Cognitive Impairments and Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia: Are There Subtypes With Distinct Functional Correlates?
Bell MD, Corbera S, Johannesen JK, Fiszdon JM, Wexler BE. Social Cognitive Impairments and Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia: Are There Subtypes With Distinct Functional Correlates? Schizophrenia Bulletin 2011, 39: 186-196. PMID: 21976710, PMCID: PMC3523908, DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbr125.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigher social cognitionLower social cognitionSocial cognitive impairmentsHigh-negative symptom groupSocial cognitionNegative-symptom groupNegative symptomsCaruso Emotional Intelligence TestSocial cognitive measuresEmotional Intelligence TestSocial cognitive factorsCognitive impairmentSymptom groupsNegative symptom factorMayer-SaloveyCommon assessment instrumentsCognitive factorsCognitive measuresSubstance abuse historyIntelligence testsCore featuresAbuse historyIndependent dimensionsDistinct factorsSymptom factors
2010
Memory profiles in schizophrenia: Categorization validity and stability
Bell MD, Johannesen JK, Greig TC, Wexler BE. Memory profiles in schizophrenia: Categorization validity and stability. Schizophrenia Research 2010, 118: 26-33. PMID: 20085855, PMCID: PMC3699867, DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2009.12.037.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSocial cognitive domainsMemory profileCognitive domainsHopkins Verbal LearningCluster analytic techniquesSocial cognitionVerbal learningVerbal memorySubcortical impairmentNeuropsychological assessmentCommunity mental health centerCortical impairmentMental health centersSchizoaffective disorderMotor speedCurrent studySchizophreniaIllness characteristicsMemoryUrban community mental health centerImpairmentSimple decision rulesCognitionCluster analysisCluster groups