AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The DSM-5 outlines the following criterion to make a diagnosis of schizophrenia: 1. Two or more of the following for at least 1 month (or longer period of time), and at least one of them must be a 1, 2, or 3: delusions.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to the DSM-5, a schizophrenia diagnosis requires the following: At least two of five main symptoms. Those symptoms, explained above, are delusions, hallucinations, disorganized or incoherent speaking, disorganized or unusual movements and negative symptoms.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is the DSM-5? The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, often known as the “DSM, ” is a reference book on mental health and brain-related conditions and disorders. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is responsible for the writing, editing, reviewing and publishing of this book.

Detailed explanation-4: -Brief psychotic disorder (BPD) according to DSM-5 is the sudden onset of psychotic behavior that lasts less than 1 month followed by complete remission with possible future relapses. It is differentiated from schizophreniform disorder and schizophrenia by the duration of the psychosis.

Detailed explanation-5: -The symptoms of schizophreniform disorder are similar to those of schizophrenia, but the symptoms only last a short time-at least one month but less than six months. If the symptoms last longer than six months, then the diagnosis changes to schizophrenia.