Which statement about the DSM-V's criteria for diagnosing schizophrenia is accurate?

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The DSM-V's criteria for diagnosing schizophrenia includes deterioration in functioning from a previous level at least some of the time within the previous six months as a requirement for diagnosis.

Answer: B, C, and D are all incorrect.
 Option B is incorrect as the chief characteristic of schizophrenia is not uncontrollable emotions, but rather a combination of positive, negative, and cognitive symptoms. Option C is incorrect as the DSM-V criteria for diagnosing schizophrenia are based on objective behaviors and symptoms, not subjective judgments. Option D is incorrect as a person can have schizophrenia without experiencing delusions, though delusions are a common symptom.

Which Statement About the DSM-V's Criteria for Diagnosing Schizophrenia Is