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burton19126 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Cassie's therapist diagnosed her with brief psychotic disorder. We can assume that for Cassie, a psychological stressor ____.

a. is not an issue related to her disorder
b. may or may not be present
c. is usually present
d. often precedes the onset

Question 2

Professor Brewer says, Schizophrenia spectrum disorders is a group of disabling disorders that frequently require hospitalization at enormous financial and psychological cost to patients, their families, and their friends. The lifetime prevalence in the United States is about five percent. It significantly affects more males than females. Because its causes are clearly understood, effective treatments have been developed. Which part of Professor Brewer's statement is accurate?

a. The lifetime prevalence in the United States is about five percent.
b. The disorders significantly affect more males than females.
c. The disorders are disabling and frequently require hospitalization at enormous financial and psychological cost to patients, their families, and their friends.
d. Because the causes are clearly understood, effective treatments have been developed.