Which of the following statements regarding schizophrenia is correct?

A. Social influences have not been shown to contribute to schizophrenia.
B. Although schizophrenia is a complex disorder, it is easily treated.
C. The typical onset of schizophrenia occurs during early adulthood.
D. In schizophrenia, dysfunctional symptoms become less prominent over time.


Ans: C. The typical onset of schizophrenia occurs during early adulthood.

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A) The fact that he is a male aged 18-21 B) The fact that he is a college student C) The fact that he has no physical injuries D) The fact that he thinks he was raped

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Number 7 on the figure of the microscope are the ________; two are dry, and the third is lowered into a drop of oil placed directly over the specimen.

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A person who is exposed to cement:

A) typically only experiences burns to the epidermal layer because calcium oxide is a weak chemical. B) often does not experience a burn unless he or she is exposed to the cement for longer than 2 hours. C) may not notice a skin burn for hours because cement penetrates through clothing and reacts with sweat. D) experiences immediate pain and inflammation to the area because of the calcium oxide in the cement.

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