Can an individual be diagnosed with schizophrenia if he or she never experienced delusions or hallucinations? Why or why not?

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To be diagnosed a person must show a least two of the five possible features and at least one of the symptoms must be hallucinations, delusions, or disorganized speech. Thus, a person with disorganized speech and abnormal behavior could be diagnosed, even without hallucinations and delusions.

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The organization responsible for accrediting social work educational programs is ______.

A. NASW B. CSWE C. SWEA D. ASWA

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Research shows that _____________________ increases the wages of women who exit welfare

a. transportation b. education c. stable housing d. affordable childcare

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Survey research is a form of descriptive research

True False

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Anticipatory, relief-oriented, and permissive are beliefs that cognitive therapists associate with

a. borderline disorder. b. depression. c. generalized anxiety disorder. d. substance abuse.

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