Question

In January Rita was beginning to perform poorly at work; she was neglecting her appearance, becoming withdrawn, and exhibiting odd behaviors. In June, Rita showed the full-blown symptoms of schizophrenia. Her behavior in January can be considered part of which phase of the disorder?

Answer 1

Prodromal phase

Step-by-step explanation:

Rita's schizophrenia is at the prodromal phase. This phase is characterized by changes in mood like anxiety, guilt feelings, mistrusting others, depression, mood swings, irritability, feelings of anger, and suicidal thoughts. By neglecting her work and exhibiting strange behaviors, she was showing signs of obsessive-compulsive phenomenon and dissociative disorders.