Questions: Eugen Bleuler's 4 A's (association, affect, autism, ambivalence) A are as quaint and inaccurate today as they were when he used them to describe schizophrenia B only tell half the story of the symptom picture of what we now know as schizophrenia (C) are as good today as are the DSM criteria in diagnosing schizophrenia (D) identified the key elements in bipolar disorder

Eugen Bleuler's 4 A's (association, affect, autism, ambivalence)
A are as quaint and inaccurate today as they were when he used them to describe schizophrenia
B only tell half the story of the symptom picture of what we now know as schizophrenia
(C) are as good today as are the DSM criteria in diagnosing schizophrenia
(D) identified the key elements in bipolar disorder
Transcript text: Eugen Bleuler's 4 A's (association, affect, autism, ambivalence) A are as quaint and inaccurate today as they were when he used them to describe schizophrenia B only tell half the story of the symptom picture of what we now know as schizophrenia (C) are as good today as are the DSM criteria in diagnosing schizophrenia (D) identified the key elements in bipolar disorder
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The answer is B: only tell half the story of the symptom picture of what we now know as schizophrenia.

Explanation for each option:

A. "are as quaint and inaccurate today as they were when he used them to describe schizophrenia" - This option is incorrect because Eugen Bleuler's 4 A's were not considered quaint or inaccurate at the time; they were a significant advancement in understanding schizophrenia. However, modern diagnostic criteria have evolved and expanded beyond Bleuler's initial framework.

B. "only tell half the story of the symptom picture of what we now know as schizophrenia" - This is the correct answer. Bleuler's 4 A's (association, affect, autism, ambivalence) were foundational in understanding schizophrenia, but they do not encompass the full range of symptoms and complexities recognized in contemporary diagnostic criteria, such as those in the DSM-5.

C. "are as good today as are the DSM criteria in diagnosing schizophrenia" - This option is incorrect because the DSM criteria are more comprehensive and detailed, reflecting a broader understanding of schizophrenia that includes a wider range of symptoms and diagnostic considerations.

D. "identified the key elements in bipolar disorder" - This option is incorrect because Bleuler's 4 A's were specifically related to schizophrenia, not bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder has a different set of symptoms and diagnostic criteria.

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