Suppose a Friend Described Schizophrenia as Having a "Split Personality

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Multiple Choice

Suppose a friend described schizophrenia as having a "split personality." How would you respond?

• A) "This is a common misconception caused by people confusing schizophrenia with dissociative identity disorder."
• B) "only disorganized schizophrenia is characterized by a splitting of personalities."
• C) "That point is controversial; psychologists cannot agree on whether schizophrenia involves a splitting of personality."
• D) "That is an accurate description of schizophrenia."

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Definitions:

Diagnostic Labels

Terms used to categorize and describe symptoms that cluster together, aiding healthcare professionals in identifying and treating mental health conditions or illnesses.

Biasing Power

The influence or tendency to skew judgment or decision-making in a particular direction, often unconsciously.

External Disorders

Conditions or disorders that primarily manifest through physical or observable symptoms, often affecting the body's external features or behaviors.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, often reflecting a concern over future events.