Which of the Following Statements Is True About Schizophrenia

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about schizophrenia?

• A) Schizophrenia is usually diagnosed in early childhood.
• B) Those who go on to develop schizophrenia were almost always seen as odd in childhood.
• C) Those who go on to develop schizophrenia were almost always seen as normal in childhood.
• D) There may be two different populations who develop schizophrenia: those seen as odd and those seen as normal in childhood.

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Definitions:

Conduct Disorder

A mental disorder diagnosed in childhood or adolescence characterized by a persistent pattern of disobedient, hostile, and defiant behavior towards authority figures.

Cortex Levels

Refers to the different layers or areas of the cerebral cortex, each associated with various functions including sensory perception, motor control, and cognitive abilities.

Physiological Reactivity

The body's response to stress or stimuli, showing changes in heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, and hormone levels.

Physiologically Aroused

A state involving physical reactions to stimuli, including increased heart rate and adrenaline, indicating readiness or excitement.