Dr Henderson Is Trying to Decide Whether a New Patient

question 47

Multiple Choice

Dr. Henderson is trying to decide whether a new patient should be diagnosed as suffering from schizophrenia, schizophreniform disorder, or brief psychotic disorder. The information she should use is ____.

• A) whether there are positive or negative symptoms
• B) the pathognomonic symptoms of schizophrenia
• C) whether the person is old or young
• D) how long the symptoms have lasted

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