Rich Always Heard That There Are No Gender Differences in the Rate

question 9

Multiple Choice

Rich always heard that there are no gender differences in the rate of schizophrenia; however, he has just been told that closer inspection yields certain differences of interest. Which of the following describes some of those differences?

• A) Men have more positive symptoms and a more chronic course.
• B) Men develop the disorder earlier and have a more chronic course.
• C) Women develop the disorder later and have a more chronic course.
• D) Women have more negative symptoms and a less chronic course.

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