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This is associated with a worse prognosis. A sudden onset of symptoms is associated with better prognosis in those with schizophrenia.
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b
Gradual onset
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This is correct. Individuals with a higher IQ are more likely to have a better prognosis of schizophrenia than those with a lower IQ.
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a
High IQ
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Having a strong support network is associated with better prognosis in those with schizophrenia.
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e
No support network
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An obvious precipitating factor, such as a traumatic life event before the onset of schizophrenia, is associated with better prognosis in those with schizophrenia.
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d
No obvious precipitating factor
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Schizophrenia that features primarily positive symptoms is associated with a better prognosis, compared to when negative symptoms predominate. Positive symptoms of schizophrenia include hallucinations, delusions, and thought disorders such as thought insertion/withdrawal and delusions. Negative symptoms include alogia (poverty of speech), anhedonia (inability to derive pleasure), incongruity and avolition (poor motivation).
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Negative symptom predominant
Concept
Chapter
2693
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Schizophrenia
Topic
173
Psychiatry
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A 20-year-old male presents to his GP with his mother. She is worried about a change in his behaviour, and describes him spending a lot of time of his own recently. On further questioning, the patient admits to hearing voices that comment on his actions throughout the day. The GP suspects a diagnosis of schizophrenia.

Which of the following factors is associated with a better prognosis of this condition?
a