Macy developed schizophrenia quite suddenly after being assaulted in a parking lot.Macy is responding to medication and most of her symptoms have abated.Macy's case illustrates ________ schizophrenia.

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Macy's sudden onset of schizophrenia after a traumatic event and her positive response to medication indicates that she has acute schizophrenia. Chronic schizophrenia is characterized by long-term symptoms and a more gradual onset. Catatonic and process schizophrenia involve different symptom presentations and are not applicable to Macy's case.

Macy Developed Schizophrenia Quite Suddenly After Being Assaulted in a Parking