Insight is not associated with insensitivity to future consequences in schizophrenia

Psychiatry Res. 2011 May 15;187(1-2):307-9. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2010.11.020. Epub 2010 Dec 16.

Abstract

In this study, we examined the association between insight and decision-making capacity in schizophrenia using the Iowa Gambling Task (IGT). No association was found between insight and IGT scores. Our results suggest that impaired decision-making ability in schizophrenia patients cannot be solely predicted by lack of insight.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cognition Disorders / etiology*
  • Decision Making / physiology*
  • Female
  • Gambling / psychology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neuropsychological Tests
  • Schizophrenia / complications*
  • Schizophrenic Psychology*