Which of the following statements would indicate that family teaching about schizophrenia had been effective?
a. "If our son takes his medication properly, he won't have another psychotic episode."
b. "I guess we'll have to face the fact that our daughter will eventually be institutionalized."
c. "It's a relief to find out that we did not cause our son's schizophrenia."
d. "It is a shame our daughter will never be able to have children."
Answer: c. "It's a relief to find out that we did not cause our son's schizophrenia."
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