Which statement about the DSM-5's criteria for diagnosing schizophrenia is accurate?
A) A diagnosis requires recent deterioration in functioning.
B) The chief characteristic of the disorder is uncontrollable emotions.
C) The criteria are based on subjective judgments, not objective behaviors.
D) The patient must be delusional to be diagnosed with schizophrenia.

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The DSM-5 requires that there is a significant decline in functioning in one or more major areas, such as work, interpersonal relations, or self-care, for a diagnosis of schizophrenia.

Which Statement About the DSM-5's Criteria for Diagnosing Schizophrenia Is