Which of the Following Statements Is MOST Accurate Concerning the Onset

question 201

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate concerning the onset of schizophrenia?

• A) The symptoms tend to be most severe when the disorder has a late onset.
• B) The peak age of onset is during middle or late adulthood (age 45 and on).
• C) The symptoms usually emerge during adolescence or early adulthood.
• D) The onset of schizophrenia is spread evenly across almost all age groups.

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