Iris, usually involved with her friends, has become withdrawn and isolated. She has stopped taking showers and changing her clothes. When asked what she is thinking, she describes, in scattered phrases, a frightening inner world of demons and threats. These symptoms illustrate which phase of schizophrenia?

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The prodromal phase of schizophrenia is characterized by subtle symptoms that may include social withdrawal, neglect of personal hygiene, and unusual thoughts or perceptions, which align with Iris's behavior.

Iris, Usually Involved with Her Friends, Has Become Withdrawn and Isolated