The phase of schizophrenia marked by a slow, steady deterioration and gradual decline in function before clear-cut psychotic behaviors emerge is called the ______ phase.
A) residual
B) acute
C) chronic
D) prodromal

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The prodromal phase is marked by a slow, steady deterioration and gradual decline in function before clear-cut psychotic behaviors emerge. A is incorrect because the residual phase refers to the period after the acute symptoms of an episode have subsided. B is incorrect because the acute phase is marked by the sudden onset of psychotic symptoms. C is incorrect because chronic refers to the long-term nature of the disorder, not a specific phase.

The Phase of Schizophrenia Marked by a Slow, Steady Deterioration