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cnetterville

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If the physiological effects of a drug of abuse are involved in the disturbance, the DSM-5 diagnosis
 
  a. is still schizophrenia.
  b. should be schizophreniform disorder.
  c. cannot be schizophrenia.
  d. would be bipolar disorder.

Question 2

Which of these individuals is most likely to receive the diagnosis of delusional disorder?
 
  a. Beverly, whose behavior is normal apart from the fact that she believes the pope is trying to poison her food
  b. Carol, who meets the full symptomatic criteria for schizophrenia
  c. David, who displays disorganized speech
  d. Eileen, who displays catatonic and negative symptoms of schizophrenia



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: c.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a.



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