{"product_id":"a-neurodynamic-theory-of-schizophrenia","title":"A Neurodynamic Theory of Schizophrenia","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn integrated theory of \"schizophrenia\" is presented, based on properties of axons interconnecting the cerebral cortex: Rapidly-conducting axons are replaced by more slowly-conducting ones. This premise accounts for many features of schizophrenia, at psychological and biological levels. The theory is compatible with the \"stress-diathesis\" model, the neurodevelopmental hypothesis, and the dopamine theory of psychosis - but incorporates much additional evidence. Two, almost separate bodies of theory are involved, one explaining psychosis in terms of transmitter dopamine, the other accounting for non-psychotic traits in terms of axonal properties. A key question is: \"Why are people with the non-psychotic trait abnormalities also prone to episodes of psychosis?\" An answer is based on the premise about axonal conduction. Psychosocial causes are accepted, along with genetic ones: Psychosocial causes promote psychosis in predisposed individuals, without contributing to the basic constitution for schizophrenia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksWholesale","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44275467518113,"sku":"9780473136536","price":135.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0462\/1120\/3233\/files\/14ygm87-front-shortedge-384.jpg?v=1714083139","url":"https:\/\/bookswholesale.myshopify.com\/products\/a-neurodynamic-theory-of-schizophrenia","provider":"BooksWholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}