Which Statement Best Describes the Course of Schizophrenia

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the course of schizophrenia?

• A) Different individuals will have different experiences, but many individuals will have an improvement through time.
• B) The course of schizophrenia is one of progressive deterioration.
• C) Once individuals develop psychotic symptoms, they tend to experience the same symptoms throughout their lifetime.
• D) Most individuals develop schizophrenia late in life.

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Definitions:

Short-term Memory

A type of memory responsible for temporarily holding a small amount of information in mind in an accessible state for a short period.

ECT

Electroconvulsive therapy, a medical treatment most commonly used for severe major depression which involves brief electrical stimulation of the brain while the patient is under anesthesia.

Memory-related Side Effects

Adverse effects impacting an individual's ability to recall, store, or process information, often due to medication or neurological conditions.

Classical Antipsychotic

A type of antipsychotic medication primarily used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, typically by blocking dopamine receptors.