What symptoms characterize schizophrenic disorders

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Schizophrenic disorders are characterized by delusions (false beliefs), hallucinations (false perceptions), disorganized speech, and deterioration of adaptive behavior. Emotional disturbances may also disrupt physical, perceptual, social, and thought processes, but this is not the primary characteristic of schizophrenic disorders. A is incorrect because physical symptoms are not a primary characteristic of schizophrenic disorders. D is incorrect because excessive apprehension and worry are not specific symptoms of schizophrenic disorders; they are more commonly associated with anxiety disorders.

What Symptoms Characterize Schizophrenic Disorders