Volume : VI, Issue : VI, June - 2016

A study on visuo�motor perceptual dysfunction among positive schizophrenics and negative schizophrenics

Aleena Ignatius, Dr. Monsy Edward

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 A person with perceptual and motor problems cannot sustain functionally without the help of others, provided we get a better understanding of who needs more help and what kind of help. The objective of the study was to find out the visuo–motor perceptual dysfunction among positive and negative schizophrenics. The sample consisted of 60 schizophrenic patients from Thrissur district within the age range of 20 to 60 years. They were divided into positive schizophrenics and negative schizophrenics using the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) rating. Later Bender Gestalt Test (BGT) was administered to both these groups. Students t–test and descriptive statistics was used to test the significant difference between both groups. The result shows that there is a difference in visuo motor perceptual dysfunction between both groups. It was also proved that schizophrenics with negative symptoms are seen to have more visuo motor deficit than positive schizophrenics. Findings also prove that rotation for BGT figures are seen more in negative schizophrenics than positive schizophrenics. The results also show a positive correlation between the symptoms and visuo–motor dysfunction

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Aleena Ignatius, Dr. Monsy Edward A study on visuo�motor perceptual dysfunction among positive schizophrenics and negative schizophrenics Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.6, Issue : 6 JUNE 2016

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