A person is socially withdrawn, speaks in odd ways, has strange ideas, and expresses little emotion, but she is not displaying full-blown schizophrenic symptoms. What phase of schizophrenia is this person in?
A) prodromal
B) active
C) residual
D) either prodromal or residual

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The symptoms described fit both the prodromal and residual phases of schizophrenia. The prodromal phase precedes the active phase of schizophrenia, characterized by a decline in functioning and the appearance of mild symptoms. The residual phase follows the active phase, where symptoms similar to the prodromal phase reappear, but less severe than during the active phase.

A Person Is Socially Withdrawn, Speaks in Odd Ways, Has