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madam-professor

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Which of the following is NOT true of schizophrenia?
 
  A) Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder.
  B) The term means split mind.
  C) The incidence of schizophrenia is about 1 percent of the world population.
  D) The term means split personality.
  E) Schizophrenia has been recognized as a disorder for thousands of years.

Question 2

In coining the term schizophrenia, Bleuler emphasized
 
  A) the inability to make important decisions.
  B) delusional thinking.
  C) a separation of thoughts and feelings.
  D) extreme sadness in the presence of mania.
  E) multiple personalities.


Missbam101

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D
Rationale: Schizophrenia does not mean split personality.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Rationale: In coining the term schizophrenia, Bleuler emphasized a separation of thoughts and feelings.


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