Macy developed schizophrenia quite suddenly after being sexually assaulted in a parking lot.Macy is responding to medication and most of her symptoms have abated.Macy's case illustrates ________ schizophrenia.

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Macy's case illustrates acute schizophrenia, which refers to the sudden onset of symptoms and a rapid decline in functioning. Her symptoms have abated with medication, which is often the case with acute schizophrenia. Macy's case does not meet the criteria for paranoid schizophrenia, as there is no indication of delusions or hallucinations, nor does it meet the criteria for chronic schizophrenia, as her symptoms were sudden and responded quickly to treatment. Dissociative schizophrenia is not a recognized diagnosis.

Macy Developed Schizophrenia Quite Suddenly After Being Sexually Assaulted in a Parking