Ep 40: Schizoid vs Schizotypal vs Schizophrenia | What's the Difference?

In this episode of The Personality Couch, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) compare and contrast schizoid and schizotypal personality disorders, as well as schizophrenia. We define key terms, explore the overlap and differences among these disorders, and introduce the concept of schizotypy as a genetic predisposition towards schizophrenia. We further discuss the concept of schizotaxia, or “cognitive slippage” and the impact of birth trauma on schizo development. We also share our opinions about where schizoid fits on this continuum and if they are schizotypes or not. 

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction & Defining Terms
          01:14 Schizoid Personality Defined
          01:49 Schizotypal Personality Defined
          06:30 Schizophrenia Defined
09:05 Overlap of Schizoid, Schizotypal, & Schizophrenia
12:48 Differences Among Schizoid, Schizotypal, & Schizophrenia
14:34 Meehl’s Model of Schizotypy & Genetics
          16:29 Schizotypy Defined
20:00 Premature Birth & Low Birth Weight in Schizo Disorders
22:39 Schizoids’ Unique Relationship to Schizotypy
28:34 Summary & Conclusion