Which of the following statements is true about schizotypal personality disorder?

A) Between 8 and 10 percent of people will be diagnosed with it at some time in their life.
B) Among people seeking treatment, this disorder is more commonly diagnosed in women than in men.
C) For a person to be given a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder, his or her odd or eccentric thoughts cannot be part of cultural beliefs.
D) Whites are diagnosed more often with schizophrenia-like disorders than are other ethnic groups.

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Jehoash Moore · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  To be diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder, odd or eccentric thoughts and behaviors cannot be a part of accepted cultural or religious practices. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect. The prevalence of schizotypal personality disorder is estimated to be around 3-4% of the general population. The disorder is more commonly diagnosed in men than in women, and there is no evidence to suggest that one ethnicity is more prone to schizophrenia-like disorders than another.

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