Body-height perception was related to Lidz' theory of dominance by the mother during the development of the schizophrenic male. The possible relationship of 20 chronic undifferentiated schizophrenic males' self-perceptions and perceptions of a maternal figure was compared with those of 20 normal males. Data supported Lidz' postulations concerning dominance by the maternal figure. The schizophrenics underestimated their own body size more than normals and overestimated the size of a maternal figure more than normals. Finally, simultaneous presentation of a maternal figure and S's own figure influenced the schizophrenic Ss to underestimate their own perceived body-heights more than normals.
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