One Characteristic of Schizophrenia That Differentiates It from Other Disorders

question 32

Multiple Choice

One characteristic of schizophrenia that differentiates it from other disorders described in DSM-IV is that the concept of schizophrenia

• A) is made up of a number of behaviors or symptoms that aren't necessarily shared by all the people with the disorder.
• B) has been recognized as a serious problem since the early 1800s.
• C) was first identified in the United States.
• D) has a single biological cause that has been identified through the use of PET scan technology.

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Definitions:

Cultures

Cultures encompass the social behavior, norms, knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, customs, capabilities, and habits of the individuals in these social groups.

PolyChronic

A cultural attitude towards time, viewing it as flexible and multitasking as preferable, allowing multiple activities to be done simultaneously.

Low-Context Culture

A culture in which communication is expected to be explicit and direct, with less reliance on unspoken context.

Etiquette

A set of conventional rules and customs for polite behavior in social or professional settings.