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Which statement regarding autistic disorders and schizophrenia is true?
 
  a) Autistic disorder begins early in the life of the child while childhood schizophrenia does not occur until age 7. Still, childhood schizophrenia includes hallucinations and delusions.
   b) Autism is a spectrum disorder occurring early in life while schizophrenia is rarely observed before age 12.
   c) Research indicates a strong genetic link between schizophrenia and autism.
   d) Newer psychotropic medications have a positive correlation with autism but not schizophrenia.

Question 2

For several years, Ralph has experienced alternating episodes of very severe depression and milder episodes of mania. What is the most appropriate diagnosis?
 
  a) bipolar I disorder
   b) bipolar II disorder
   c) cyclothymic disorder
   d) manic-depressive psychosis



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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

b



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