Which of the following statements best summarizes the relationship between schizophrenia and violence?
a. Generally, people with schizophrenia are no more likely to become violent than non-mentally ill people, and if violence occurs, other factors, such as substance abuse, are likely to contribute to its cause.
b. People with schizophrenia are twice as likely to be violent as non-mentally ill people.
c. People with schizophrenia are far more peaceful than non-mentally ill people.
d. People with schizophrenia cannot differentiate right from wrong, and therefore are prone to violence.
Answer: A
Rationale: Few individuals with schizophrenia commit offenses even approaching the degree of violence.
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