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Question 1

What two conditions are defined by abnormalities limited to one domain of psychosis?

Answer 1

Delusional disorder

Catatonia

Question 2

What is the difference between schizophreniform disorder and schizophrenia?

Answer 2

Schizophreniform disorder has same symptomatic presentation as schizophrenia but lasts for less than six months and a decline in functioning is not required.

Question 3

What is required for diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder as opposed to bipolar mood disorder?

Answer 3

Mood episode and active-phase symptoms of schizophrenia occur together and is preceded or followed by at least two weeks of psychosis without prominent mood symptoms.

Question 4

What is the timeline of brief psychotic disorder?

Answer 4

Lasts more than one day but less than a month.

Question 5

What is the timeline for schizophreniform disorder?

Answer 5

An untreated episode must last for more than 1 month but less than 6 months.