According to the Textbook, Which of the Following Statements Is

question 65

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, which of the following statements is not true?

• A) The impact of close friends on development must take into account the characteristics of these friends.
• B) Being popular is less important than genuinely having friends.
• C) Having a huge network of many friends is more important than having a few good friendships.
• D) Adolescents who have intimate friendships typically have better mental health than their peers who do not.

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Definitions:

Delusions

False beliefs held with strong conviction despite superior evidence to the contrary, commonly observed in psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia.

Schizophrenia

A serious mental disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior, leading to a disconnection from reality.

Second-Generation Antipsychotic

A class of medication used to treat psychiatric conditions, believed to offer fewer side effects than first-generation antipsychotics, particularly less tendency to cause movement disorders.

Patient Education

The practice of educating patients about their health, treatment options, management of their condition, and preventive practices to empower them in their care.