Which of the following statements about factors associated with ...

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Which of the following statements about factors associated with treatment of children and adolescents is correct?
 
  a. Psychotherapy is more effective with children and adolescents compared to adults.
  b. Behavior therapy is more effective with children and adolescents compared to adults.
  c. Psychotherapy and behavior therapy are both less effective in children and adolescents compared to adults.
  d. Psychotherapy and behavior therapy are equally effective in children and adolescents and with adults.

Question 2

What are schizoaffective disorder and schizophreniform disorder?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Answer to Question 1

d. Psychotherapy and behavior therapy are equally effective in children and adolescents and with adults.

Answer to Question 2

These are not considered formal subtypes of schizophrenia in DSM-5, bit distinct disorders Schizoaffective disorder is a category for individuals who have characteristics of both schizophrenia and bipolar or major depressive disorder, such that a differential diagnosis cannot be made. Schizophreniform disorder is diagnosed when schizophrenic symptoms are present but have not lasted for six months. An individual may be rediagnosed as schizophrenic after six months. GRADING RUBRIC - 6 points, 3 for each explanation.