Steve has been diagnosed as suffering from Type I schizophrenia; Ryan received the diagnosis of Type II schizophrenia. Which of these patients has the better chance of recovery?

A. Both have excellent chances of returning to a normal state within six months.
B. Steve
C. Ryan
D. It is impossible to predict because the course of schizophrenia is so variable


Answer: B

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