Rich always heard that there are no gender differences in the rate of schizophrenia; however, he has just been told that closer inspection yields certain differences of interest. Which of the following describes some of those differences?

a. Men have more positive symptoms and a more chronic course.
b. Men develop the disorder earlier and have a more chronic course.
c. Women develop the disorder later and have a more chronic course.
d. Women have more negative symptoms and a less chronic course.


Answer: b.

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