Which of the Following Is True of Psychotic Episodes in Paranoid

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of psychotic episodes in paranoid schizophrenia?

• A) They are present in pre-morbid functioning
• B) They are masked by disorganized behaviours
• C) They are confused for alters seen in dissociative identity disorder
• D) They are triggered by stress

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