Steve has just been discharged from the hospital with the diagnosis of residual schizophrenia.Steve's family is marked by high levels of intra-familial criticism, hostility, and emotional over-involvement.Which of the following statements is accurate?

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Research has shown that individuals with high levels of emotional over-involvement, criticism, and hostility in their family environment have a greater risk of relapse in many psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia. Therefore, returning to his family may increase Steve's risk of relapse. Option A is incorrect because research suggests that family environment can impact relapse rates in people with schizophrenia. Option B is incorrect because individuals with residual schizophrenia may still experience symptoms and are at risk of relapse. Option D is incorrect because high levels of emotional over-involvement, criticism, and hostility would result in a high EE score.

Steve Has Just Been Discharged from the Hospital with the Diagnosis