Which of the Following Is NOT True of Expressed Emotion

question 276

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of expressed emotion in families with a family member with schizophrenia?

• A)High expressed emotion in relatives is related to a lower rate of relapse.
• B)Low levels of expressed emotion in a family may serve as a buffer for the family member with schizophrenia against outside stressors.
• C)Expressed emotion in a family is a predictor of the recurrence of schizophrenic episodes.
• D)Disruptive behaviour on the part of a family member with schizophrenia may increase the likelihood of expressed emotion by other family members.

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