Delusions are, by popular definition, false beliefs that are held with certainty and resistant to
contradictory evidence. They seem at odds with the notion that the brain at least …

Paranoia is common in clinical and nonclinical populations, consistent with continuum
models of psychosis. A number of experimental studies have been conducted that attempt to …

Experimental psychopathology researchers are devoted to understanding the causes and
mechanisms of psychological disorders, with the central goal of developing and improving …

BackgroundThe period before the formation of a persecutory delusion may provide causal
insights. Patient accounts are invaluable in informing this understanding. AimsTo inform the …

BackgroundContemporary models of psychosis implicate the importance of affective
dysregulation and cognitive factors (eg biases and schemas) in the development and …

BackgroundThe interaction between positive, negative and depressive symptoms
experienced by people with schizophrenia is complex. We used longitudinal data to test the …

Background Reasoning biases have been suggested as risk factors for delusional ideation
in both patients and non-clinical individuals. Still, it is unclear how these biases are …

Psychological treatments for persecutory delusions, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy
for psychosis (CBTp), are efficacious; but mechanistic theories explaining why they work …

Paranoid thoughts are common across the psychosis continuum. It is well established that
reasoning biases (conceived as an overreliance on fast thinking and lack of willingness …

Objectives This study aimed to investigate associations between proximity seeking, stress
and paranoia in the context of daily life, and whether these relationships are moderated by …