Disturbed Verbal Communication Is

question 280

Multiple Choice

Disturbed verbal communication is

• A)a sign that a disorder is anxiety-based rather than psychotic in nature.
• B)not a defining characteristic of psychotic disorders.
• C)rare in psychotic disorders but is only mildly disturbing when it occurs.
• D)almost always a symptom of psychotic disorders.

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