Base rates obtained from a normal control group in response to a psychotic-traits questionnaire suggest that ____.
A) reports of bizarre thoughts provide strong evidence of psychotic disorders
B) normal controls are more likely to report bizarre thoughts on a written questionnaire than are psychotic individuals
C) base rates are less useful when comparing a normal group with a psychotic group than when comparing two normal groups
D) reports of bizarre thoughts or being bothered by the feeling of being watched do not necessarily indicate the presence of a psychotic disorder

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Base rates from a normal control group can show that certain thoughts or feelings, like having bizarre thoughts or feeling watched, can occur in the general population without indicating a psychotic disorder. This highlights the importance of not overinterpreting these symptoms in isolation when diagnosing psychotic disorders.

Base Rates Obtained from a Normal Control Group in Response