Laura is 17 and has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Her father ...

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Laura is 17 and has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Her father often says to her, You never tell me what's going on in your life. You keep secrets and therefore, make terrible mistakes in judgment. I want what's best for you, but you must change your attitude and start behaving like a human being The father's comments best illustrate which factor in schizophrenia?
 
  a. diathesis-stress
 b. expressed emotion
 c. cognitive impairment
 d. double-bind communications

Question 2

Steve has just been discharged from the hospital with the diagnosis of residual schizophrenia. Steve's family is marked by high levels of intra-familial criticism, hostility, and emotional over-involvement. Which statement is accurate?
 
  a. Steve's family environment probably influenced the onset of his disorder but will have little impact on his rate of relapse.
  b. Given Steve's diagnosis, his chances of relapse are minimal.
 c. Steve has a greater chance of relapse if he returns to his family than if he does not.
 d. Steve's family would receive a low EE score.

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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c

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