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Older teens and young adults self-report symptoms of this serious mental illness, usually before the age of 19. Contributory factors include environment, genetics, and psychological and social processes. Symptoms appear as auditory hallucinations, bizarre delusions, paranoia, and disorganized speech. This disorder mainly affects cognition, but also contributes to emotional and behavioral problems. What illness is being described?

  1. Dissociative identity disorder
  2. Bi-polar disorder
  3. Schizophrenia
  4. None of the above
Explanation

Answer: C – Schizophrenia tends to cause other conditions such as anxiety disorders and major depression. Substance abuse is at 40% with social problems that lead to poverty, unemployment, and homelessness. The average life expectancy of individuals with schizophrenia is 10 to 12 years less than those without the disorder.

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