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Social cognition is a high‑priority research area in schizophrenia, yet progress is hampered by inconsistent terminology and varied measurement approaches. This article summarizes the consensus‑building workshop on social cognition in schizophrenia. The workshop convened at the National Institute of Mental Health in March 2006 to address terminology and measurement inconsistencies. Participants agreed on standardized definitions, highlighted the importance of social cognition for schizophrenia research, outlined future research directions, and emphasized the need for translational interdisciplinary teams.
Social cognition has become a high priority area for the study of schizophrenia. However, despite developments in this area, progress remains limited by inconsistent terminology and differences in the way social cognition is measured. To address these obstacles, a consensus-building meeting on social cognition in schizophrenia was held at the National Institute of Mental Health in March 2006. Agreement was reached on several points, including definitions of terms, the significance of social cognition for schizophrenia research, and suggestions for future research directions. The importance of translational interdisciplinary research teams was emphasized. The current article presents a summary of these discussions.