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John is difficult to understand when he speaks. Specifically, his comments are illogical, and he frequently shows signs of delusional ideas, such as the idea that his thoughts were placed there by someone else.
 
  What is the most likely diagnostic category for John based on this information?
 
  a) Anxiety disorders.
  b) Schizophrenia.
  c) Dissociative disorders.
  d) Somatoform disorders.

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Because Graciela's mother has schizophrenia, Graciela is more likely to develop schizophrenia herself. This is an example of:
 
  a) Risk factor.
  b) Incidence.
  c) Prevalence.
  d) Occurrence.


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Perkypinki

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

b

Answer to Question 2

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wrbasek0

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Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jun 22, 2018
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