Someone experiencing a (n) _________onset of schizophrenic symptoms typically has symptoms that occur suddenly, often within a few weeks or months, and who appears to have been well adjusted and shown few signs of behavioral disturbance.
A) chronic
B) onset
C) acute
D) steady-state

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The term "acute" refers to a sudden and severe onset of symptoms. In this context, an acute onset of schizophrenic symptoms would mean that the individual experiences symptoms that occur suddenly, often within a few weeks or months, and who appears to have been well adjusted and shown few signs of behavioral disturbance. The other choices (chronic, onset, and steady-state) do not accurately describe this type of onset for schizophrenia.

Someone Experiencing a (N) _________Onset of Schizophrenic Symptoms Typically Has