Which of the Following Statements Is True About Schizotypal Personality

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about schizotypal personality disorder?

• A)Between 8 and 10 percent of people will be diagnosed with it at some time in their life.
• B)Among people seeking treatment, this disorder is more commonly diagnosed in women than in men.
• C)For a person to be given a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder, his or her odd or eccentric thoughts cannot be part of cultural beliefs.
• D)Whites are diagnosed more often with schizophrenia-like disorders than are other ethnic groups.

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