COGNITIVE INHIBITION AND SCHIZOTYPY AS MEASURED BY THE OXFORD-LIVERPOOL INVENTORY OF FEELINGS AND EXPERIENCES

Previous studies have reliably shown a reduced level of the negative p riming effect in both schizophrenics and high schizotypes. Measurement of symptom orientated aspects of schizotypy has previously utilised l engthy questionnaires such as the CSTQ, or individual use of several d ifferent questionnaires. We attempted to replicate previous findings w ith use of the OLIFE, a relatively short schizotypy questionnaire deri ved from the CSTQ. Consistent with recent research, reduced negative p riming was significantly linked with subjects scoring high on scales r elated to positive, and not negative, aspects of schizophrenic symptom atology, whilst the Stroop effect was found to be independent of all m easures of schizotypy. The OLIFE served as a useful tool, allowing exa mination of specific aspects of schizotypy within the time pressures o f a laboratory environment. Copyright (C) 1996 Elsevier Science Ltd