John is asked to track a dot as it moves across the screen. Rather than the eyes steadily tracking the target, they fall back and then catch up in a jerky fashion. Which of the following common characteristics of people with schizophrenia does john display?
A) movement disorder
B) sensory reduction
C) transduction disorder
D) eye movement dysfunction

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John displays eye movement dysfunction, which is a common characteristic of people with schizophrenia. This is characterized by jerky movements rather than steady tracking of a target.

John Is Asked to Track a Dot as It Moves