Features of reference choice in the linguistic analysis of speech in the schizophrenia spectrum disorders

OBJECTIVE: To identify errors of reference choice associated with the incorrect use of reference means for the linguistic analysis of the speech in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. MATERIAL AND METHODS: =33). The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) and the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS) were used. The participants were asked to watch a short film with no speech and retell what they saw. Erroneous use of reference means was noted in the speech. R and RStudio were used to analyze the data obtained. RESULTS: <0.001). CONCLUSION: The obtained results can serve as an additional criterion for the differential diagnosis of the schizophrenia spectrum disorders.