Examining lexical processing with two word tasks using the schizotypy analogue.

Semantic processing is impaired in schizophrenia, and is often assessed using word-based semantic tasks that additionally require lexical processing for accurate performance. This study aimed to examine lexical processing in relation to psychosis proneness. 61 individuals (mean age=22.92, SD=2.67) completed a schizotypy questionnaire and two lexical processing tasks (recognition and production). Results revealed no relationship between increasing schizotypy scores and overall performance on either lexical processing task. Lexical processing performance is not related to psychosis-proneness. This is discussed in relation to schizophrenia semantic processing research.