Laura is 17 and has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Her father often says to her, "You never tell me what's going on in your life. You keep secrets and therefore, make terrible mistakes in judgment. I want what's best for you, but you must change your attitude and start behaving like a human being!" The father's comments best illustrate which factor in schizophrenia?

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The father's comments illustrate "expressed emotion," which refers to critical, hostile, or emotionally over-involved attitudes and behaviors by family members toward a relative diagnosed with a disorder, such as schizophrenia. High levels of expressed emotion in the family environment are associated with a higher risk of relapse in individuals with schizophrenia.

Laura Is 17 and Has Been Diagnosed with Schizophrenia