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lbcchick

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Stefan and Darnell have been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Stefan walks around the room rapidly, talking endlessly, and swinging his arms. Darnell stands in one position for hours at a time, responding to nothing. Which statement is true about their behavior?
 
  a. Both Stefan's and Darnell's behaviors are common motor disturbances seen in schizophrenia.
  b. Stefan's behavior is typical of schizophrenia; Darnell's is extremely unlikely.
 c. Stefan's behavior never occurs in schizophrenia; Darnell's behavior is typical of schizophrenia.
  d. Neither Stefan's nor Darnell's behavior occurs in schizophrenia.

Question 2

Daria has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and is being given an intelligence test. The examiner asks Daria what it means when one says, Strike while the iron is hot. Daria replies, You cannot iron clothes with a cold iron. Daria's response demonstrates ____.
 
  a. concrete thinking
 b. ideas of reference
 c. delusional thinking
  d. poverty of speech



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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

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