Sylvia Is Diagnosed with Schizophrenia

question 155

Multiple Choice

Sylvia is diagnosed with schizophrenia. If she takes the MMPI, the results would be MOST likely to

• A) contain stories of unusual content.
• B) show low scores on the schizophrenia subscale.
• C) show high scores only on the schizophrenia subscale.
• D) show high scores on several subscales.

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Definitions:

Apical Rate

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Blood Pressure

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Hyperthermia Blanket

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