Family patterns of high expressed emotion, criticism, or hostility can be a problem when a family member has a medical condition such as __________

A) high blood pressure.
B) poor learning.
C) personality disorder.
D) schizophrenia.

Family patterns of high expressed emotion, criticism, or hostility have been found to increase the likelihood of relapse and poorer outcomes for individuals with schizophrenia. These patterns can also increase stress and exacerbate symptoms for individuals with other medical conditions such as high blood pressure or personality disorders, but they are not as strongly linked to poorer outcomes as they are for individuals with schizophrenia. Poor learning is not typically considered a medical condition, and family patterns of high expressed emotion, criticism, or hostility would not be expected to have a direct impact on learning ability.