S189. Lower- and Higher-Level Factors of Social Cognition Relate to Neurocognition and Functional Outcome Across Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders and Healthy Controls

Abstract

Schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs) often feature social cognitive deficits. However, little work has focused on the structure of social cognition, and results have been inconsistent in schizophrenia. Our objective was to elucidate the factor structure of social cognition across individuals with SSDs and healthy controls. We hypothesized that a two-factor model, including lower-level “simulation” and higher-level “mentalizing” factors, would demonstrate the best fit across participants.