A case against subtyping in schizophrenia.

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In this paper we consider the generally accepted view that schizophrenia is 'heterogeneous'. We point out that the view derives from prima facie evidence from clinical presentation, studies of course, and factor analysis. However, upon closer examination internal contradictions are apparent, e.g., subtypes change, different groupings of symptoms cooccur in the same individual. Another type of paradigm, depending...

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