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

question 55

Multiple Choice

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

• A)A diagnosis of schizophrenia requires deterioration in functioning from a previous level at least some of the time 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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