Which Statement About the DSM-5's Criteria for Diagnosing Schizophrenia Is

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the DSM-5's criteria for diagnosing schizophrenia is accurate ?

• A) A diagnosis requires deterioration in functioning from a previous level within the previous six months.
• B) The chief characteristic of the disorder is uncontrollable emotions.
• C) The criteria are based on subjective judgments, not objective behaviors.
• D) The patient must be delusional to be diagnosed with schizophrenia.

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