This thesis explores the construct of Pathogenic Beliefs, dysfunctional cognitive and emotional schemas that hinder the achievement of adaptive goals, leading to psychological distress and self-limiting behaviors. The work integrates psychodynamic, cognitive, and neuroscientific perspectives, outlining a multidimensional model that combines Control Mastery Theory (Weiss et al., 1986) and the Mentalization Model (Fonagy et al., 2015, 2017a, 2017b) to explain the genesis of pathogenic beliefs stemming from early disfunctional relational experiences. Through the analysis of assessment instruments (i.e., Pathogenic Beliefs Scale, Centrality of Event Scale, PDM-2) and neurobiological correlates identified by neuroimaging studies (i.e., vmPFC, ACC, precuneus, DMN), the thesis proposes an integrated reading of the cognitive and affective processes underlying pathological functioning. Particular attention is given to the role of resilience as a modulatory factor capable of reorganizing stress responses through neurofunctional mechanisms of flexibility and integration. Finally, the examination of several psychopathological profiles — including Borderline Personality Disorder, Schizotypal Personality Disorder, and vulnerable narcissism — and the construct of survivor guilt highlights the clinical and therapeutic implications of pathogenic beliefs, showing that their disconfirmation within the psychotherapeutic relationship represents a key factor of change.
Il presente elaborato esplora il costrutto delle Credenze Patogene, schemi cognitivi ed emotivi disfunzionali che ostacolano il raggiungimento degli obiettivi adattivi dell’individuo, generando sofferenza psicologica e comportamenti auto-limitanti. La tesi integra prospettive psicodinamiche, cognitive e neuroscientifiche, delineando un modello multidimensionale che unisce la Control-Mastery Theory (Weiss et al., 1986) e il modello della mentalizzazione (Fonagy et al., 2015, 2017a, 2017b) per spiegare la genesi delle credenze patogene a partire da esperienze relazionali precoci disfunzionali. Attraverso l’analisi degli strumenti di valutazione (Pathogenic Beliefs Scale, Centrality of Event Scale, PDM-2) e dei correlati neurobiologici evidenziati da studi di neuroimaging (vmPFC, ACC, precuneo, DMN), si propone una lettura integrata dei processi cognitivi e affettivi che sostengono il funzionamento patologico. Particolare attenzione è dedicata al ruolo della Resilienza come fattore modulatore, capace di riorganizzare la risposta allo stress mediante meccanismi neurofunzionali di flessibilità e integrazione. Infine, l’analisi di diversi quadri psicopatologici – tra cui Disturbo Borderline di Personalità, Disturbo Schizotipico e Narcisismo vulnerabile – e del costrutto di Colpa del sopravvissuto illustra le implicazioni cliniche e terapeutiche delle credenze patogene, evidenziando come la loro disconferma in ambito psicoterapeutico rappresenti il principale fattore di cambiamento.
Credenze Patogene e Psicopatologia: un' analisi multidimensionale tra modelli teorici, correlati neurobiologici ed implicazioni cliniche
BRICCHI, CLARA FRANCESCA
2024/2025
Abstract
This thesis explores the construct of Pathogenic Beliefs, dysfunctional cognitive and emotional schemas that hinder the achievement of adaptive goals, leading to psychological distress and self-limiting behaviors. The work integrates psychodynamic, cognitive, and neuroscientific perspectives, outlining a multidimensional model that combines Control Mastery Theory (Weiss et al., 1986) and the Mentalization Model (Fonagy et al., 2015, 2017a, 2017b) to explain the genesis of pathogenic beliefs stemming from early disfunctional relational experiences. Through the analysis of assessment instruments (i.e., Pathogenic Beliefs Scale, Centrality of Event Scale, PDM-2) and neurobiological correlates identified by neuroimaging studies (i.e., vmPFC, ACC, precuneus, DMN), the thesis proposes an integrated reading of the cognitive and affective processes underlying pathological functioning. Particular attention is given to the role of resilience as a modulatory factor capable of reorganizing stress responses through neurofunctional mechanisms of flexibility and integration. Finally, the examination of several psychopathological profiles — including Borderline Personality Disorder, Schizotypal Personality Disorder, and vulnerable narcissism — and the construct of survivor guilt highlights the clinical and therapeutic implications of pathogenic beliefs, showing that their disconfirmation within the psychotherapeutic relationship represents a key factor of change.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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