AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

SCHIZOPHRENIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the ages of onset for schizophrenia for males and females?
A
18-25 males, 25-35 females
B
19-20 males, 18-25 females
C
16-20 males, 22-26 females
D
15-25 males, 19-25 females
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Schizophrenia tends to show up earlier in males than females. For males, it’s typically between ages 18 and 25 and for females, between ages 25 and 35.

Detailed explanation-2: -Although schizophrenia can occur at any age, the average age of onset tends to be in the late teens to the early 20s for men, and the late 20s to early 30s for women. It is uncommon for schizophrenia to be diagnosed in a person younger than 12 or older than 40.

Detailed explanation-3: -In most people with schizophrenia, symptoms generally start in the mid-to late 20s, though it can start later, up to the mid-30s. Schizophrenia is considered early onset when it starts before the age of 18. Onset of schizophrenia in children younger than age 13 is extremely rare.

Detailed explanation-4: -In men, schizophrenia symptoms typically start in the early to mid-20s. In women, symptoms typically begin in the late 20s. It’s uncommon for children to be diagnosed with schizophrenia and rare for those older than age 45.

Detailed explanation-5: -Men and women are equally likely to get this brain disorder, but guys tend to get it slightly earlier. On average, men are diagnosed in their late teens to early 20s. Women tend to get diagnosed in their late 20s to early 30s. People rarely develop schizophrenia before they’re 12 or after they’re 40.

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