Which Statement About Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia Is False

question 41

Multiple Choice

 Which statement about childhood-onset schizophrenia is false?

• A) Childhood-onset schizophrenia appears to be a more severe form of adult-onset schizophrenia.
• B) The criteria used to diagnose schizophrenia in adults can reliably be used to diagnose schizophrenia in children.
• C) Childhood-onset schizophrenia typically has a sudden onset.
• D) Childhood-onset schizophrenia is likely to persist into adolescence and adulthood.

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