1-39Harold and Tanya Both Have a Wide Range of Schizophrenic

question 35

Multiple Choice

1-39.Harold and Tanya both have a wide range of schizophrenic symptoms.Harold's symptoms have lasted for eight months; Tanya's have lasted only eight weeks.According to the DSM-5,their diagnoses should be

• A)schizophrenia for Harold; schizophreniform disorder for Tanya.
• B)disorganized schizophrenia for Harold; schizophrenia for Tanya.
• C)schizoaffective disorder for Harold; schizophreniform disorder for Tanya.
• D)schizophreniform disorder for Harold; brief psychotic disorder for Tanya.

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Definitions:

Abstract Reasoning

The ability to analyze information, detect patterns and relationships, and solve problems on a complex, intangible level.

Concrete-operational Thought

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development during which children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events.

Formal-operational Thought

The fourth and final stage of Piaget's theory of cognitive development, characterized by the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.

Hypothetical-deductive Reasoning

A method of problem solving or decision-making that starts with a hypothesis or question and involves deducing specific predictions and testing them.