Predicting Relapse in Schizophrenia

Global ratings of Hostility (H), Warmth (W), and Emotional Overinvolvement (EOI) are also made. Of these, CCs, H, and EOI have been the most predictive of relapse, and many studies now do not discuss W and PRs. CCs rely particularly on tone, and are defined as unfavorable remarks about people's behavior or personality. CCs are usually the most prevalent ratings. H can exist independently of CCs, but is often associated with them - it is defined either as a generalization (rating of 1) or as a rejecting remark (rating of 2), and relies on content that is usually unequivocal. If both generalization and rejection are evident, a rating of 3 is given. EOI is the most complex of the scales, comprising elements of overprotection, self-sacrifice, and pre