According to your textbook, attempts to prevent schizophrenia from developing in high-risk populations have
A) been very successful.
B) been somewhat successful, but only when the treatment begins before the start of adolescence.
C) been shown to reduce the symptoms of schizophrenia, but do not prevent the disorder from developing.
D) not been effective to date.
Answer: D
Rationale: In recent years, a number of attempts to prevent schizophrenia from developing in high-risk populations have been made, but they have not proved effective.
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