Which statement about the DSM-5's criteria for diagnosing schizophrenia is accurate ?
A) A diagnosis requires deterioration in functioning from a previous level within the previous six months.
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 a significant deterioration in one or more areas of functioning (such as work, interpersonal relations, or self-care) compared to a previous level of functioning for the diagnosis of schizophrenia. This is part of the broader criteria that also include specific symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, disorganized or catatonic behavior, and negative symptoms.

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