Base Rates Obtained from a Normal Control Group in Response

Multiple Choice

Base rates obtained from a normal control group in response to a psychotic-traits questionnaire suggest that ____.

A) reports of bizarre thoughts provide strong evidence of psychotic disorders
B) normal controls are more likely to report bizarre thoughts on a written questionnaire than are psychotic individuals
C) base rates are less useful when comparing a normal group with a psychotic group than when comparing two normal groups
D) reports of bizarre thoughts or being bothered by the feeling of being watched do not necessarily indicate the presence of a psychotic disorder