A patient who is diagnosed with schizophrenia would display all of the following characteristics except:
A.
Suspiciousness.
B.
Hallucinations.
C.
Intense relationships with friends.
D.
Delusions.
ANS: C
Schizophrenics tend to be challenged in social situations and avoid close relationships. Change is often very challenging. The other responses are common characteristics.
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