AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Individuals with schizophrenia are 4 to 7 times more likely to commit violent crimes, such as assault and homicide [4, 5], and 4 to 6 times more likely to exhibit general aggressive behavior, such as verbal and physical threats [10, 11], compared with the general population.

Detailed explanation-2: -Only about 10% of people with schizophrenia will engage in violence during their lifetime (2, 3); however, they are three to four times more likely to act violently compared with the general population, after adjustment for socioeconomic factors (4).

Detailed explanation-3: -Persons with schizophrenia are thought to be at increased risk of committing violent crime 4 to 6 times the level of general population individuals without this disorder.

Detailed explanation-4: -Schizophrenia affects approximately 24 million people or 1 in 300 people (0.32%) worldwide. This rate is 1 in 222 people (0.45%) among adults (2). It is not as common as many other mental disorders.