A Temporal Network Approach to Paranoia (1CE)
Number of Credits: 1
This course is for: Clinical Psychologists, LMFTs, and Counselors
Course By: Tamara Avery, PsyD
Content By: Contreras, A., Valiente, C., Heeren, A., & Bentall, R. (2020). A temporal network approach to paranoia: A pilot study. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.544565
Course Description: Paranoia has been conceptualized as a transdiagnostic feature associated with affective dysregulations and emotional disorders. Recently, the network approach has emerged in psychopathology which conceptualizes mental disorders as complex network systems, wherein elements (i.e., symptoms or psychological processes) interact and evolve. The study used temporal network analysis to examine the temporal dynamics between core psychological paranoia-related mechanisms (i.e., self-esteem, sadness, feeling close to others, and experiential avoidance). Researchers found that the network approach offers how paranoia-related mechanisms fluctuate over time and aid in determining severity.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the aim of the study and the methods related to temporal dynamics between core psychological paranoia-related mechanisms as examined in the article
- Analyze the data by exploring the statistical tests used in conjunction with the discussed findings
- Integrate the study limitations with the identified areas of future research
Course Outline:
- Read and understand A Temporal Network Approach to Paranoia: A Pilot Study
- Review the Course Description and Learning Objectives
- Consider the factors related to paranoid beliefs coupled with the statistical findings from the accompanying article
- Work through the post-test questions; keep in mind that answer selections should be derived from the respective article
- Return to the article for clarification regarding the use of temporal networks to understand paranoia-related mechanisms, or for any missed questions
Approvals:
Board Approvals | American Psychological Association (APA), NBCC, Florida Board - Social Work, MFT, Counseling, and Psychology, NYSED - Social Work, MFT and Counseling Only, American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders |
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CE Format | Online, Text-Based |