A research report refers to the "spectrum of schizophrenia disorders." Which of the following best illustrates this concept?

a. Mood disorders with psychotic features are similar to schizophrenia.
b. The rate of schizophrenia depends on the types of viruses that are prevalent in a given environment.
c. A family with a member suffering from schizophrenia is at higher risk for disorders such as schizoaffective disorder.
d. Efforts to understand one's place in the world lead many to experience an existential crisis that appears similar to schizophrenia.


Answer: c.

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