As a Child,Jackson Demonstrated Odd and Eccentric Behavior That Was

question 81

Multiple Choice

As a child,Jackson demonstrated odd and eccentric behavior that was ignored by his parents.At 15,he was taken from his home and placed into foster care;then,at 20,he was diagnosed with schizophrenia.The mental health providers were not optimistic about his responsiveness to treatment because of the long-term development of the disorder.Jackson most likely has ________ schizophrenia.

• A) acute
• B) paranoid
• C) schizotypal
• D) chronic

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Definitions:

Myelomeningocele

A type of spina bifida where the spinal canal and the backbone don't close before birth, resulting in damage to the spinal cord and nerves.

Hydrocephalus

A condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the cavities of the brain, potentially causing increased pressure and swelling.

Craniostenosis

A condition characterized by the premature fusion of one or more sutures of an infant's skull, affecting skull and brain growth.

Myelomeningocele

A type of spina bifida where there is a hernia of the spinal cord and its meninges through a defect in the vertebral column.