The elderly have a _____ rate of psychotic symptoms compared with younger individuals, and the onset of schizophrenia is _____ among the elderly than among younger individuals.
A) higher; more common
B) higher; less common
C) lower; more common
D) lower; less common

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The elderly have a higher rate of psychotic symptoms due to factors such as dementia, delirium, and other medical conditions. However, the onset of schizophrenia is less common among the elderly, as it typically first appears in late adolescence or early adulthood.

The Elderly Have a _____ Rate of Psychotic Symptoms Compared