Although Many Advances Have Occurred in the Treatment of Schizophrenia

question 69

Multiple Choice

Although many advances have occurred in the treatment of schizophrenia,

• A) treatments discovered in the 1960's are still the most effective.
• B) the long-term outcome for patients is still quite poor.
• C) few treatments, if any, are effective for hallucinations.
• D) treatments must be applied within the early days of the disorder if there is any hope for them to be effective.

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