Dae-Ho has a new client with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Which of the following statements is true?
A) The client is much MORE likely to engage in violence than clients without a schizophrenia diagnosis
B) The client is much LESS likely to engage in violence than clients without a schizophrenia diagnosis
C) Whether the client is likely to commit violence depends on other factors, such as the intensity and frequency of the client's psychotic symptoms
D) Dae-Hos' client is more likely to engage in firesetting
E) None of the above.

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Research has shown that individuals with a schizophrenia diagnosis are not inherently more violent than those without the diagnosis. However, the likelihood of violence may depend on other factors such as the intensity and frequency of psychotic symptoms. It is important to assess each individual case carefully and not make assumptions based solely on the diagnosis. Option A and B are incorrect because neither of these statements accurately reflects the research on violence and schizophrenia. Option D is incorrect because firesetting is not a commonly associated behavior with schizophrenia.

Dae-Ho Has a New Client with a Diagnosis of Schizophrenia