a negative trendp = .06
Specifically, in the SZ + group, the PB was significantly correlated with delusions ( r = .64, p = .02) whereas a negative trend was found between the EB and suspiciousness/persecution symptoms ( r = − .55, p = .06). 7 Conclusion This study confirmed that individuals with schizophrenia who also present with SAD (SZ + individuals) lack the normal externalizing bias (EB) observed in most healthy people.